UK 01-09-2003 Consumer optimism melts away after heat wave British consumers are increasingly gloomy about the state of the UK economy, despite the end of the Iraq war and the recent hot weather enjoyed across the country, according to…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #economy#Two#UK economy