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How does global spending affect UK?
Next's improved performance is partly due to stronger spending from shoppers overseas. This highlights how global consumer behaviour directly impacts UK businesses. When international customers buy from British brands, it brings money into the UK economy, supporting jobs and contributing to national economic growth.
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