Economy & Finance
UK Households Slash Spending Amid Pre-Budget Jitters
Published: 09 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. UK households reduced their spending at the fastest rate in nearly five years, according to Barclays’ latest survey. The report highlighted that consumers delayed their Christmas shopping as uncertainty surrounding the budget weighed heavily on confidence. Barclays revealed that card spending dropped by 1.1% year on year in November, marking the steepest decline since February 2021. Despite the...
Treasury Opens Inquiry into Autumn Budget Leak Claims
Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Treasury opened an inquiry after several autumn budget details appeared early in reports.Officials expressed concern because leaked policies influenced public understanding before the planned budget announcement.The permanent secretary will examine departmental security processes to strengthen protection surrounding sensitive fiscal information.James Murray confirmed the review would help guide future activities involving confidential government planning documents.He said the government...
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