UK Families Feel More Worried About Money

British families felt gloomier about money in September 2026, S&P Global says. Its monthly confidence score fell to 42.7 from 42.9 in August, the lowest in three months. Over half of 1,500 families expect loans to cost more, and confidence about jobs fell to a 3.5-year low amid mortgage and job fears, meaning less shopping if strains continue.