Shoppers pass the Fortnum & Mason store in London. 'In December, consumers adopted the holding pattern we’ve seen for much of 2024,' said Neil Bellamy, consumer insights director at GfK. Bloomberg
Shoppers pass the Fortnum & Mason store in London. 'In December, consumers adopted the holding pattern we’ve seen for much of 2024,' said Neil Bellamy, consumer insights director at GfK. Bloomberg

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UK economy shrinks for second month with little Christmas boost on the cards

Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls the surprise 0.1 per cent contraction a 'disappointment'

Matthew Davies
Matthew Davies
London

December 13, 2024