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Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
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PUBLISHEDOct 23, 2026, 10:35 AM
What the source reports
Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey prepares to announce budget next week Business live – latest updates Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John Healey, announces his budget next week.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of goods sold fell 0. 4% month on month in September, much…
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