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  • Vinyl records and air fryers enter ‘inflation basket’ – but Guinness is on the way out

    March 11, 2024

    "The only problem is when you're grooving too hard to the excellent sound quality that your jiving makes the records go wonky," the person continued sheepishly.

  • UK consumer confidence falls in February as technical recession is a bummer for Brits

    February 23, 2024

    UK consumer confidence fell two points in February as reports of a technical recession dampened hopes. 

  • Brits stop buying airfryers as sales drop at Salter owner Ultimate Products

    February 13, 2024

    Consumer goods group Ultimate Products has said Brits are buying fewer airfryers than before, leading revenues to drop four per cent.

  • Consumers keep borrowing to spend despite higher interest rates data shows

    January 4, 2024

    The data suggests that, so far, households are weathering the pressure from higher interest rates.

  • Card spending jumps in 2023 as Brits splash out on travel and booze

    December 29, 2023

    Debit and credit card spending jumped this year despite inflation and higher household bills, as Brits forked out on holidays and booze.

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