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August 2024
Does strong economic growth so far in 2024 bode well for Rachel Reeves? Don’t count on it
Revealed: how UK’s poor paid price of ‘cheapflation’ in cost of living crisis
Payback time for consumers as retailers focus on discounts amid cost-of-living battle
Riots contribute to 4.8% drop in footfall on UK high streets
Deliveroo’s push into grocery orders helps deliver ‘profit milestone’
Warm weather lifts UK retail sales in July but shoppers shun big purchases
July 2024
Poor weather and cost of living crisis drive UK summer spending down
Figures show weak consumer demand persisted in June and July as Bank of England ponders interest rate decision
Observer business agenda
Bank of England set to rain on hopes of interest rate cut after economic bounce
This week’s Bank meeting is unlikely to bring borrowers any joy amid a strong recovery from 2023’s mild recession
Falling inflation, football and fake tan fuel UK retail spending
Retail sales dip in June as UK’s cooler weather and cost of living bite
We’ve reached peak tat. It’s time to turn all online shoppers like me into primeval ooze
Emma Beddington
June 2024
Next PM likely to inherit improved economy after UK growth revised up
Warmer weather and falling UK inflation lift retail sales
Britons cut back on spending despite fall in grocery inflation, says Kantar
Falling UK inflation not leading to rise in spending, report finds
May 2024
Pass notes
The problem with the nudge effect: it can make you buy more carrots – but it can’t make you eat them
Corporations are forcing Americans to pay more for less – in their own words
Matt Stoller
Three years of pain: how inflation drove the UK cost of living crisis
Wet weather woes cause damp start to spring for retailers and restaurants
April 2024
‘Crispy and fluffy’: Choice names one brand as the best – and worst – supermarket frozen chips
Consumer advocacy group hands gold medal to a thin and crispy chip – although the same brand’s shoestring fries are also the worst-ranked product
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