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Easter Food Spending Lifts UK Retail Sales By Most Since August

An early Easter boosted food spending in Britain last month, lifting retail sales by the most since August, but the broader picture remained subdued as wet...

UK Sales Growth Slows In February, Dampened By Rainy Weather, BRC Says

British consumer spending slid in February as bad weather kept shoppers at home, according to a survey that showed households remained cautious to spend in...

Tesco To Sell Banking Operations To Barclays

Barclays will buy most of the banking operations of Britain's biggest supermarket group Tesco for about £600 million ($757 million).

Cautious Consumers And Cold Weather Temper UK Retail Sales Growth

British retailers reported sluggish sales in January as shoppers remained cautious about spending, according to a survey which underscored how high in...

UK Retailers Report Subdued Christmas Spending: BRC

British retailers reported lacklustre sales around Christmas, according to the latest industry data, which may add to concerns that the economy has tipped...

UK Retailers See Weak Sales Growth In November Despite Black Friday Deals

British retail sales growth remained sluggish in November despite Black Friday deals, as the ongoing cost-of-living squeeze prompted shoppers to rein in sp...

UK Consumer Spending Grows At Slowest Pace In Over A Year: Barclays

British consumer spending grew at the slowest pace in more than a year last month, reflecting concerns about the cost of living in the run-up to Christmas,...

UK Consumer Spending Growth Slows In August: Barclays

British consumer spending growth lost pace last month, adding to signs of a weakening economy, despite a doubling in cinema takings after the release of th...