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Saturday, 17th May 2008

Consumer spending

Economic woes dent consumer confidence CONSUMER confidence fell for the seventh month in a row during April to hit a new low as people worried about the state of the economy, figures showed today.

'Bling' culture forces young people into debt AN OBSESSION with "bling" culture is plunging young adults into debt as they overspend on luxury goods they cannot afford, a new report reveals.

Death of the consumer? Not yet THERE was mixed news from the high street yesterday with the release of official figures that are certain to present an additional headache for Bank of England policymakers.

Cash still king when it comes to shopping CUSTOMERS are increasingly using cash to pay for purchases despite predictions to the contrary, new figures show.

Supermarkets curb prices to keep families spending in credit crunch

One in five consider cashing in their home

Air passengers pay the price at Heathrow and Gatwick

Ask the Scotsman: How to put the dynamic into DCC retailing

OFT delivers to the tune of £11m

Study reveals technology turn-off

£1.4bn spent on fruit juice drinks

£9.5bn-a-year cost of car theft

Ofcom to act on dodgy phone deals

Toys recalled amid safety fears

Teresa Hunter: Don't panic!

Bankruptcies rocket 309% in ten years

Rent-back offers prove attractive as low mortgage deals disappear

Engaging plan to maintain a ring of confidence

Tourists warned of timeshare-selling scratchcard scam

Toasters hot topic for house buyers

Health-conscious bargain hunters spread a little cheer on high street

Rising costs of food, fuel and home energy spur inflation on to 2.2%

Top store to test ban on cheques

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