UK economy: consumer behaviour shifting as slowdown bites

**podcast**

July 2008

In part five of the UK economy series, energy and utilities partner Mark Hughes discusses how increasing energy and food prices have influenced consumer spending and debt management. John Hawksworth of PwC Macroeconomics, Robert Boulding of Market and Value Advisory and UK Retail and Consumer leader Mark Hudson  join the debate on the move towards value-for-money offerings and a potential opportunity for online retailers.

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Listen to previous editions of the UK economy podcast
Episode 4 (July 2008): Outlook for private companies
Episode 3 (May 2008): Working your way through the downturn
Episode 2 (March 2008): Still on budget?
Episode 1 (Dec 2007): Effects of the credit crunch