By Laura McGuire UK consumer confidence rose in January and had its highest reading in over two years, as a surprise rise in inflation appeared to not rattle the public. The GfK consumer confidence index, which measures consumers’ attitude , picked up to -19 in January, up from -22 the prior month and -24 in November. Joe Staton, client strategy director GfK, said: “Consumer confidence has started the year well with all measures up and a headline score of -19, the best since January 2022. “Importantly, the view on our personal financial situation for the coming year has gained two points and n…