GfK survey, comes in at -7

  • expected -8, prior -9

"The only 'known unknown' is the potential impact of coronavirus on behaviour, confidence and spending patterns," Joe Staton, client strategy director at GfK, said. "This is a developing story, watch this space."

Out at the same time, Lloyds Bank business survey for February

  • overall business confidence remained at a 14-month high of 23%
  • five consecutive monthly increases

via Reuters report