UK consumer sentiment sinks to 16-month low - Reuters

The GfK consumer confidence index dropped by 2 points to -12 in November, its lowest since July 2016.

Also, GfK said households' willingness to make major purchases fell to its lowest level since October 2014 in bad news for retailers in the run-up to Christmas.

Elsewhere, Lloyds Bank showed business confidence slipped this month with their economic optimism the lowest since June 2016, although, British Chambers of Commerce, said the exporters are enjoying strong sales on the back of a weaker Pound.