A survey released Tuesday showed UK consumers cut spending in April but increased spending in May; travel outlays fell for a third consecutive month, indicating market caution over the economic impact of the Iran war. Barclays and the British Retail Consortium said hot weather boosted clothing and other goods sales.

2026-06-09

A survey released Tuesday showed UK consumers cut spending in April but increased spending in May; travel outlays fell for a third consecutive month, indicating market caution over the economic impact of the Iran war. Barclays and the British Retail Consortium said hot weather boosted clothing and other goods sales.