Impact of large events on consumer spending in local UK economies

Summary

Analysis of the impact of large events on UK consumer spending using Visa cardholder spending data. Events include Taylor Swift concerts, the Six Nations Championships, and Holyhead Port closure.

Publications

• Impact of large events on consumer spending in local UK economies: January 2026

  Analysis of the impact of large events on UK consumer spending using Visa cardholder spending data.

Methodology

• Regional consumer card spending trends QMI

  Quality and methodology information (QMI) for regional consumer card spending data, 2019 to 2025, derived from aggregated and anonymised Visa card spending data.

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