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UK · 22 May 2026
UK households appear vulnerable, showing the lowest readiness to make significant acquisitions in nearly eighteen months. Consumers are also using their savings for daily expenses. The pound saw a slight dip on Friday, attributed to reduced spending by British consumers and deteriorating public finances, with major purchase intentions falling to -20, a figure not seen since January 2025.
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