U.K. April Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Declines, GfK Says

U.K. consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in April as inflation extended its run above the Bank of England’s goal, increasing households’ concern about their personal finances.

A sentiment index by GfK NOP Ltd. fell one point to minus 27, the London-based group said in a report today. Economists had forecast no change, according to the median of 19 estimates in a Bloomberg News survey. A gauge of how consumers see their finances over the next year fell to minus 7 from minus 6.