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Retail sales fall again as Iran war hits consumer confidence

Retail sales fell in April, as Brits cut back on spending as they feel increasing pressure from the war in Iran.

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mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·independent.co.uk
Inflation drops back by more than forecast as energy offsets Iran war fuel hit
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March.
mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·independent.co.uk
UK inflation falls but Iran war fears fuel warnings of summer surge
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mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Why has inflation gone down and where will it go from here?

Economists said April’s inflation fall will only be a brief respite before the Middle East conflict sends prices spiking again.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

france24.com

UK inflation drops ahead of expected war-fuelled jump

Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in April, largely due to a drop in energy prices in the months before the Middle East war, official data showed Wednesday.

venerdì 22 maggio 2026·

cityam.com