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Britain's consumer lending hits eight-year high
Consumer borrowing in the United Kingdom is increasing at the fastest rate since July 2018, with net lending rising by £1.807 billion in June. This reflects consumers' tendency to spend more freely ahead of the arrival of the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. Additionally, data showed that annual borrowing growth reached 9.1%, while retail sales increased by 4.2% year-on-year, indicating market optimism and improvements in economic conditions and future prospects. Experts suggest that households may have used their savings to fund their spending, amid expectations that the Bank of England will keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% in the near future.
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