Three million households across the UK are being forced to skip meals and cut back on family visits as the cost of living crisis continues to bite, according to a new survey. Consumer confidence has plummeted to its lowest level since the height of the crisis in 2022, with Which? ’s latest Consumer Insight Tracker recording a score of minus 62 this month. The poll paints a stark picture of the nation’s economic outlook, revealing that 71% of UK adults anticipate the economy will worsen over the next 12 months, while only 9% believe it will improve. Concerns over soaring food prices are particularly acute, with 85% of adults now worried – an increase from 83% in February. This widespread anxiety is driving significant lifestyle changes, as two-thirds of households (67%) have altered their shopping or eating habits in the past month to reduce food expenditure. Common adjustments include opting for cheaper products (43%), buying supermarket own-brand items (37%), and stocking up on promotions (31%).…