UK consumer confidence starts to recover as cost of living crisis eases

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UK consumer confidence rose more than expected in August, helped by lower energy prices and accelerating wage growth.

The consumer confidence index — a measure of how people view their personal finances and broader economic prospects — rose five points to minus 25, recovering most of the ground lost in July…