Consumer spending
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Two former members of the Bank of England interest rate-setting committee discuss the outlook for the UK economy
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People will have less to spend on clothing and homeware as effects of sterling slump start to filter through to UK consumers
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Personal deposits grow £32.4bn over first 11 months of 2016 as people prepare for slower wage growth
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Retail outlet footfall drops drastically as fewer shoppers make Boxing Day trips and prefer leisure experiences to spending on physical goods
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Report by Lloyds suggests pound’s steep fall since Brexit vote is raising import costs and leading to higher prices for consumers
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Consumers view economy with increasing despondency as businesses worry recovery after Brexit vote is starting to recede
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The annual celebration of the UK’s small enterprises falls on 3 December this year. Tell us what you are doing to mark the day
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