Supply chain disruption and weak consumer confidence are damaging the UK’s economy as the country recorded its longest losing streak.

Reports from The Office of National Statistics ONS showed that sales volume declined by 0.2% in September.The ONS said the decline meant that volumes had fallen each month since April, making it the longest period for shrinking sales since the office started taking records in 1996.

The report revealed that consumer confidence had plummeted this month to hit its lowest level since February.

The global supply disruption, which is a consequence of demand massively outstripping supply as economies get back in gear, has also been exacerbated by domestic factors as businesses struggle to recruit key workers.

A report of private sector business activity showed stronger wage pressures and the supply chain crisis contributed to the fastest rate of input inflation on record this month.

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