Less for More - UK's cost of living

The value of UK sales has jumped over the past year despite shoppers cutting back.

This chart in the shape of a crocodile underscores the pain British consumers are feeling from the cost-of-living squeeze. The upper line shows the value of retail sales, which were 5.4% higher in August than a year earlier. The lower line indicates the volume of goods purchased, which declined by the same percentage. In other words, people are paying more to buy less.
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