UK travel spending has dropped for the first time since 2021 as households brace for higher energy bills and the fallout from the Iran conflict, Barclays data shows. Read more: Holidays abroad take a hit as cost of living fears and Iran conflict weigh on British consumers
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EY analysis reveals that raising UK defence expenditure to up to 5% of GDP by 2035 could generate £30bn a year in additional economic output and support domestic manufacturing and R&D. Read more: Higher defence spending could unlock £30bn annual boost for UK economy
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UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February as shoppers cut spending, with economists warning the Iran war could further weaken demand and confidence. Read more: UK retail sales fall as shoppers tighten spending ahead of energy shock
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The UK government will direct £7.4bn annually to small businesses by 2028, setting new departmental targets to boost SME growth and local economies. Read more: Government sets £7.4bn target to boost SME contracts across UK
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Dubai, December 2025: As year-end consumer spending reaches its annual peak, HCF Group has announced a Holiday 2025 initiative that reframes seasonal expenditure as a pathway to long-term asset ownership rather than short-term consumption. The initiative reflects a growing shift in financial behaviour as individuals increasingly seek to align holiday budgets with durable, income-generating assets. The Holiday 2025 initiative positions December as a strategic moment for capital allocation, enabling participants to convert discretionary spending into fractional ownership of global real estate. Rather than focusing on temporary purchases, the
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Extended for two additional days in celebration of the 54th Eid Al Etihad and featuring Dubai’s first-ever 24-Hour Sale, 3DSS saw tens of thousands of shoppers avail massive savings of up to 90% at 500 top brands at over 2,000 participating outlets over five days Early indicators show double-digit growth in consumer spending and footfall across participating retailers during Dubai’s biggest shopping weekend, reinforcing the city’s status as a global shopping destination while supporting growth across the retail ecosystem Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 December 2025: Dubai’s much-awaited 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) has concluded yet another
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