Toy industry hit by slump 'due to Brexit and 2019 election'

Figures released by manufacturers show overall sales dropped by 6%The UK toy industry suffered “difficult” trading conditions last year due to falling consumer confidence as a result of Brexit and the snap general election, manufacturers have said.The British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) – which represents more than 80% of the industry in the UK – released fresh figures showing that overall sales had slumped by 6% to £3.2bn in 2019 amid high street gloom. Howeve