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Retailers in need of ‘lifeline’ as footfall declines despite shoppers returning after hot weather

BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said high streets face an uphill battle

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Price rises gather pace in UK shops amid higher energy costs

In-store inflation rises to an annual 1.5% in August, according to a survey for the British Retail Consortium

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street

Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body finds

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Supermarket bosses say food price caps would be ‘preposterous’ and ‘idiotic’

A government minister denied any concrete plans for price caps but confirmed ongoing discussions with supermarkets

The Independent UK · May 20

Supermarkets warn food costs due to Iran war will keep soaring unless ministers take action

Higher food inflation not just down to Iran conflict, plead supermarkets

The Independent UK · May 6

Four in five Britons worried Iran war will make food more expensive, poll finds

Shoppers concerned about effect of Middle East conflict, as UK retailers say government running out of time to cut costs

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Supermarket price rises on the way as ‘full force’ of Iran war hits, warn retailers

Prime minister admits pain could be long-lasting but urges Britons not to panic

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Government urged to reduce cost of living as UK consumer confidence plunges

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The Independent UK · Mar 26

Consumer confidence ‘collapses’ as Middle East war escalates

Consumer expectations of the economy over the next three months has fallen to its lowest level on record, the BRC and Opinium found.

The Independent UK · Mar 26

British consumer confidence plunges to record low as Middle East conflict fuels inflation fears

British consumers are anticipating rising costs over the coming months due to the Iran war

The Independent UK · Mar 26