By John Glenday

UK consumer confidence has risen to its highest level since the onset of the 2008 financial crash with a sixth straight quarter of growth taking the country above the global average for the first time since 2006.

The UK Consumer Confidence Index, compiled by Nielsen, rose to 99 points over the second quarter of 2015, up from 97 in the first quarter, leap frogging the comparative global figure which dipped from 97 to 96 over the same period.

Burgeoning optimism has seen the country overtake continental powerhouse Germany (97) for the first time in five years to make Britain the most positive Read full story ›

Source: The Drum