UK retailers hit by footfall decline amid cost of living squeeze

High streets were worst hit by the decline in footfall last week, analysts say. Photograph: Pietro Recchia/Sopa/Rex/Shutterstock

Footfall at retail outlets in the UK fell by 2.3% last week as economic turmoil continues to squeeze household budgets, figures show.

Research by the retail analysts Springboard found high streets, retail parks, and shopping centres had fewer visits than in the week before.