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UK Retail Sector Faces Challenges Amid Falling Consumer Confidence Post-Christmas

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UK Retail Sector Faces Challenges Amid Falling Consumer Confidence Post-Christmas

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  • UK retailers witnessed a decline in share value, with £2 billion lost due to concerns over weak consumer confidence.
  • Despite a strong Christmas trading period, concerns about higher costs from tax increases loom ahead.
  • M&S reported 8.9% growth in food sales, yet shares fell by 6.5%.
  • Analysts predict a challenging year for retailers due to inflationary pressures and recent increases in government borrowing costs.
  • Despite the downturn in retail stocks, UK's blue-chip index traded higher by 0.5%.

Read the full article here: UK consumer confidence falters after Christmas splurge


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