High-street sales fell in January, as shoppers rein in spending across the board - in behaviour that lends evidence to the fact many Brits could use help with debt.
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According to the latest monthly CBI (Confederation of British Industry) Survey covering the first two weeks in January - 44 per cent of retailers saw sales volumes fall compared to a year ago.
Chief Economic Adviser for the CBI, Ian McCafferty says: "Family budgets are under continuing pressure with inflation still high and wage increases modest."
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