(Reuters) -Made.com reported wider half-yearly losses as the British online furniture retailer struggled with higher costs and heavy discounting. British consumers have cut back on non-essential purchases such as furniture as they face a worsening cost-of-living crisis with prices of everything from food to fuel rising and putting a strain on their disposable income. “The first half of the year was a challenging time for the global economy and particularly for the retail sector,” said Chief Executive Officer Nicola Thompson. The retailer last week started laying off staff and reviewing options…