October consumer spending up 14.2%, Barclaycard reveals
The growth was boosted by spending on non-essential items which rose 14.6%, including a 127.1% jump in online takeaway spend, as the colder weather led more Brits to order fast food via delivery apps

Consumer card spending grew by 14.2% in October, compared with the same period in 2019, according to the latest data by Barclaycard.