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Cost-cutting habits remain despite easing economy, says KPMG survey

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British consumers remain focused on cost savings despite falling inflation, according to KPMG’s latest survey. The accountancy firm’s consumer pulse research for September found changes to buying habits developed during the cost-of-living crisis remain, despite inflation having fallen. Asked if they would loosen their purse…

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