- Consumer Behavior:
- UK retail footfall decreased to 97% of the previous week.
- Spending on debit and credit cards increased in all categories.
- Business and Workforce:
- Online job adverts decreased by 2% compared to the previous week.
- Energy and Housing:
- System Price of electricity and System Average Price (SAP) of gas decreased by 31% and 20% respectively.
- Transport:
- Daily average number of UK flights was 5,906, falling by 1%.
- Traffic camera activity for cars in London remained unchanged and was at 111% of pre-COVID-19 levels.
Latest Indicators at a Glance
- Overall UK retail footfall: 97% of the previous week.
- Spending on debit and credit cards: Increased in all categories (Aggregate: 7%, Delayable: 8%, Staple: 7%, Social: 6%, Work-related: 2%).
- Online job adverts: Decreased by 2% compared to the previous week.
- System Price of electricity: Decreased by 31%.
- System Average Price (SAP) of gas: Decreased by 20%.
- Daily average number of UK flights: 5,906 (1% decrease from the previous week).
- Traffic camera activity for cars in London: 111% of pre-COVID-19 levels.
Consumer Behavior
UK Spending on Debit and Credit Cards
- Daily CHAPS-based indicator:
- Aggregate spending increased by 7%.
- Delayable spending increased by 8%.
- Staple spending increased by 7%.
- Social spending increased by 6%.
- Work-related spending increased by 2%.
- Monthly CHAPS-based indicator:
- Seasonally adjusted aggregate spending increased by 0.5% in September 2023 compared to the previous month.
- Delayable spending decreased by 4%.
Direct Debit Transactions
- Total monthly Direct Debit transaction amount: Unchanged in September 2023 compared to August 2023, increased by 3% compared to September 2022.
- Total Direct Debit failure rate: Broadly unchanged compared to the previous month, increased by 13% compared to September 2022.
Automotive Fuel Spending
- Growth in demand for fuel per transaction: Decreased by 6% compared to the previous week, increased by 10% compared to the equivalent period last year.
- Average growth in fuel prices: Increased by 1% in the week to October 1, 2023, compared to the previous week, remains 34% lower than the equivalent week in 2022.
National Retail Footfall
- Overall footfall: 97% of the previous week.
- Breakdown by destination type: Shopping centers, high streets, and retail parks all experienced a decrease in footfall.
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