Event Brief
UK's Renewed Affection for Credit Cards
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: Despite rising unemployment and debt, the UK is seeing a resurgence in credit card usage.
WHO: UK consumers
WHAT: falling back in love with credit cards
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: UK
WHY: to manage financial challenges
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