AIRLINES & ALLIANCES

UK Consumer card spending grew just 3.1% in January as Brits opted for nights in and home-cooked meals, yet confidence in personal finances reached 2-year high

Consumer card spending grew 3.1 per cent year-on-year in January – less than the latest CPIH* inflation rate of 4.2 per cent, yet higher than December’s growth of 2.3 per cent. Retail, hospitality and leisure spending slowed as Brits stayed at home to shelter from the cold weather and save…