Barclays plc has released updated consumer spend data for June to December 2025. The report shows overall UK spending growth ranging from 0.3% in December to a high of 2.3% in July. Essential spending saw declines in most months, with the lowest at -1.4% in June and August. Non-essential spending grew throughout the period, peaking at 3.3% in July. Retail spending increased by up to 3.1% in July, while Hospitality & Leisure spending showed the highest growth of 3.6% in July and remained positive across all months. Online spending outpaced face-to-face transactions, with online growth reaching 3.7% in July, while face-to-face spending was generally flat or negative, with a low of -0.9% in November.

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