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UK retail sales grew 1.2% in Dec 2025, weakest since May, as consumers delayed spending amid inflation and rising costs.
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.
Consumers delayed purchases for post-Christmas discounts amid ongoing inflation, rising living costs, and concerns over food prices and taxes.
Food sales rose 3.1% due to higher prices, not volume, while discretionary spending on clothes, dining, and accessories fell.
Despite a slight rise in confidence, over half plan to cut spending.
Experts suggest easing inflation and potential interest rate cuts in early 2026 could boost spending later in the year.
Las ventas minoristas del Reino Unido crecieron un 1,2% en diciembre de 2025, el nivel más bajo desde mayo, ya que los consumidores retrasaron el gasto en medio de la inflación y el aumento de los costos.