UK retail sales get summer boost as ONS revises prior months; non-store spending at highest since 2022
Warmer weather and the Women's Euros lifted July spending, while ONS revisions trimmed annual growth as retailers prepare for the November budget
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21-year-old McDonald’s manager in Preston saves £54,000 and shares spending rules
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ONS admits it overestimated UK retail sales after delayed release
Statistics agency revises first‑half growth down as repeated data errors intensify scrutiny from ministers and the Bank of England
One in Three Parents Delay Retirement to Fund Children’s University, Study Finds
Rathbones research shows parents are working an average five years longer to cover rising living and student rental costs
Investors urged to weigh taking profits as Rolls‑Royce, BAE, Next and Greggs rally
With the FTSE 100 up more than 12% this year and several household names posting large gains, analysts say some shareholders should consider crystallising returns and redeploying capital.
IG offers new UK investors up to £200 in free shares in September 2025
Promotion requires a minimum £50 deposit into an investment account, ISA or SIPP as FTSE 100 hits record highs
Halifax: UK house prices hit record high after third monthly rise
Average home value edges up to £299,331 in August as first‑time buyer prices dip slightly