The Office for National Statistics has released a new report analysing how major events affect consumer spending across local UK economies. Published on 8 January 2026 at 9:30 am, the study uses anonymised Visa cardholder spending data to examine the economic impact of events such as Taylor Swift concerts, the Six Nations Championships and the closure of Holyhead Port. The report is part of the Regional consumer card spending trends quality and methodology information (QMI) series covering 2019‑2025. Findings show variations in spending patterns linked to each event type. The Card Payments team is available for inquiries at card.payments.team@ons.gov.uk or +44 1633 455396. The report is available online and can be accessed through the ONS website.
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