UK consumers boost spending on beer and online shopping amid World Cup
UK consumers increased spending on beer and online shopping in June, driven by the World Cup and hot weather. Spending rose 1.9% year-on-year, though remain below inflation rates. Barclays reported pubs benefitted significantly, with England's group stage victory over Panama generating takings five times higher than average.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 23:01 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 23:10 UTC
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