Weak mortgage approvals show consumer woes
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Weak mortgage approvals show consumer woes
LONDON (Reuters) – Mortgage approvals ticked up only slightly and consumer credit growth remained weak in May, Bank of England figures showed on Wednesday, highlighting the soft outlook for consumer spending ahead.
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