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Desperate British Retailers Suffer Sudden Private Sector Contraction As Struggling Families Pull Back Spending

The government reported troubling findings for the fashion industry last month, with the Iran war and rising current and future energy costs driving up pressure on production and supply chains.

International Business Times UK · May 29

Biggest drop in petrol purchases in six years hits retail sales in Great Britain

Drivers conserve fuel amid Iran war uncertainty, pushing overall sales down 1.3% in April

The Guardian - UK · May 22

UK bond yields set for biggest weekly drop since 2024; retail sales fall as drivers cut back on fuel - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Retail sales fall unexpectedly in October amid Budget hit to consumer confidence

Official figures showed retail sales by volume fell 1.1% during October, following an upwardly revised increase of 0.7% in September.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 21 November: Market sell-off continues, UK output below forecast

The last major economic releases before the Budget today added to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

UK inflation stays at 3.8% as food price rises slow for first time since March – as it happened

Inflation figures raise chance of December interest rate cut

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025

Inflation jumps to 10-month high, knocking chance of early interest rate cut

Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 3% in January from 2.5% in December.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Glencore considers ditching UK stock market listing; air fares, food and private school fees push UK inflation to 3% – as it happened

Glencore considering move to New York or elsewhere where it can ‘get the right valuation;’ UK inflation rises more than expected as meat, bread and cereals become dearer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025

UK Inflation Dips, Easing Some Pressure On Government

Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.5 percent last month, official data showed Wednesday, easing some pressure on the Labour government faced with economic unrest.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025

Watchdog ends investigation into description of UK economy ‘going gangbusters’

Exclusive: ONS official’s remarks, not intended as comment on overall state of the economy, were later used by Sunak

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024