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flag UK retail sales grew 1.2% in Dec 2025, weakest since May, as consumers delayed spending amid inflation and rising costs.

flag UK retail sales rose 1.2% year-on-year in December 2025, the weakest growth since May, with non-food sales down 0.3% and card spending dropping 1.7%—the sharpest decline since February 2021. flag Consumers delayed purchases for post-Christmas discounts amid ongoing inflation, rising living costs, and concerns over food prices and taxes. flag Food sales rose 3.1% due to higher prices, not volume, while discretionary spending on clothes, dining, and accessories fell. flag Despite a slight rise in confidence, over half plan to cut spending. flag Experts suggest easing inflation and potential interest rate cuts in early 2026 could boost spending later in the year.

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