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Supermarkets suffer biggest sales slump in five years as Budget gloom hits - latest updates

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Supermarket spend fell 1.8pc last month , according to new figures from Barclays .

Spending on essentials, including groceries and fuel, were down 3.1pc over the month .

Two thirds of people are looking for ways to reduce the cost of their weekly shop.

Confidence in the UK and global economies tumbled last month .

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