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UK spending falls at fastest pace in almost five years as Christmas shopping delayed

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Tuesday 09 Dec 2025

(Sharecast News) - UK households cut back on spending at the fastest pace in almost five years in November, according Barclays, as consumers delayed Christmas shopping.
Barclays said card spending fell 1.1% year-on-year, the sharpest decline since February 2021, adding to concerns that uncertainty around the budget had weighed on confidence....

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