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UK's Sainsbury's faltering non-food sales dent festive grocery cheer
LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Sainsbury's, Britain's second-largest supermarket group, on Friday reporte...
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UK firms trim wage expectations but inflation pressures remain
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Britons splurge on food, cut back on gifts as retailers warn of tough 2026
By James Davey, Paul Sandle and Sarah Young LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Britons prioritised festive fo...
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UK watchdog to launch in-depth probe of AB Foods' purchase of bread brand Hovis
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UK consumer sentiment is 'mixed', says Tesco boss
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UK house prices rise by least since March 2024, Halifax data shows
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UK's Greggs falters on subdued consumer confidence
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UK's Tesco bolsters profit outlook with strong Christmas
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