Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey is due to announce budget next week Business live – latest updates Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John Healey, announces his budget next week....
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/23/retail-sales-in-great-britain-fall-as-struggling-households-cut-back)