U.K. Consumer Confidence Weakens as Euro Area Hampers Economy

U.K. consumer confidence weakened this month as Britons’ outlook for the economy deteriorated, according to GfK NOP Ltd. The research group’s household-sentiment index fell to minus 2 from minus 1 in September.

U.K. Industry Production Stagnates as Construction Falls

U.K. industrial and manufacturing production unexpectedly stagnated in November and construction fell the most in more than a year, indicating the economy may have struggled to build momentum in the fourth quarter.