Consumer confidence 'at new low'

**temi** · 06-09-2008, 05:25 PM

Rising prices and falling property values have sent consumer confidence in the UK to record lows, according to the British Retail Consortium.
People were feeling more glum than ever about job prospects, personal finances and spending capabilities, the BRC's survey suggested,

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**Gorkfu** · 06-09-2008, 05:36 PM

UK's economy is tanking? I thought it was just America.

**KingPin** · 06-09-2008, 05:41 PM

No it's because of the sub-prime market in the states that had a knock on effect in the UK.

I mean, our government is a pile of (insert here). They can provide swimming for under 16's and over 60's for free (which is to be rolled out across all ages in 4 years) yet they can't deal with real issues like rising house prices, fuel and food inflation.

Well done Gordon, excellent priorities.

KP

**temi** · 06-09-2008, 05:49 PM

Its the American sub prime crap that affected UK's economy

Originally Posted by Gorkfu

UK's economy is tanking? I thought it was just America.

**Gorkfu** · 06-09-2008, 05:53 PM

How much is gas in the UK these days?

**camp185** · 06-09-2008, 05:53 PM

It's all about oil, and it's only going to get worse. Even if U.S. taps into the oil reserve this issue is going to continue. It will not be long for global demands exceed the ability to produce it, even if there is an endless supply. Also, many forget that oil isn't just for making a car go, it is also used to make products like plastic.

Going green, or doing things environmentally friendly, shouldn't be done to prevent "Global Warming". It should be done to conserve everything we have, and to be as efficient as we can. We need ever power manufacturing method we can get our hands on, and we need to manage our resources as if I lives depended on it.