Consumers planning their summer holidays and snapping up Eurovision tickets failed to significantly boost spending in April, according to new figures.
Figures released by Barclays show that consumer card spending grew just 4.3% year-on-year last month as rising costs continue to place pressure on Brits' finances.
However, the arrival of spring and the Easter Bank Holiday weekend fuelled growth at pubs and sports and outdoor retailers, while ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool did provide a specific boost the entertainment sector.
