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UK retail sales for the second quarter as a whole were 2.1% higher than the first three months of the year

UK retail sales growth strongest since 2004 in Q2

UK retail sales rose the most in over a decade in the second quarter despite a drop in spending in June, official data showed today.

Business • 19 Jul 18

The World Cup has prompted UK consumers to spend more on beer, barbecues and big-screen televisions in June

UK retail sales boosted by burgers, beer and TV sales

The soccer World Cup prompted shoppers in Britain to spend more on beer, barbecues and big-screen televisions in June.

Business • 10 Jul 18

UK consumers returned to the shops after a snowy start to 2018 that weighed on the overall economy

UK consumers return to shopping after snowy start

UK retail sales jumped by the most in one-and-a-half years in April, official figures showed today as consumers returned to the shops after a snowy …

Business • 24 May 18

Unusually cold and snowy weather caused UK retail sales volumes to drop by 1.2% in March

'Beast from the East' hits UK retail sales in March

UK shoppers stayed home in March as they felt the chill from the 'Beast from the East', leading to the biggest quarterly fall in retail …

Business • 19 Apr 18

UK sales grew by 0.8% last month following a drop of 0.2% in January, new figures show today

UK retail sales rebound in February

UK retail sales rebounded in February from the previous month, boosted by growth in food and online purchases, official data showed today.

Business • 22 Mar 18

UK retail sales slump 1.5% in December from November

UK retail sales slide in December, capping tough year

UK shop sales slid by much more than expected in December, capping off the weakest year for retail since 2013 as consumers squeezed by the …

Business • 19 Jan 18

October's 0.3% year-on-year fall in UK retail sales volumes was the biggest since March 2013

UK retail sales fall on year for first time since 2013

UK retail sales recorded their first year-on-year decline since 2013 last month, despite solid growth in volumes from September, as households battled with fast-rising prices.

Business • 16 Nov 17

The pound strengthened to 89.355 pence against the euro after falling to its weakest since October 12

Sterling bounces back, boosted by Brexit talks progress

Sterling bounced back from an eight-day low against the euro today, with investors hopeful of a breakthrough in Brexit negotiations.

Business • 20 Oct 17

UK retail sales volumes fell 0.8% in September, the latest figures show

UK retail sales see weakest growth in four years

British retail sales slowed unexpectedly sharply in September, dragging quarterly growth to its weakest annual rate since 2013.

Business • 19 Oct 17

UK retail sales unexpectedly surged in August, sending sterling higher

Sterling jumps after UK retail sales' surge

Sterling jumped against the dollar today after data showed UK retail sales unexpectedly surged in August, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to lift …

Business • 20 Sep 17

UK retail sales volumes rose 1% month-on-month in August

UK retail sales surge in August - ONS

UK retail sales unexpectedly surged in August, official figures showed today, boosting the chance that the Bank of England will raise interest rates in November.

Business • 20 Sep 17

UK consumers are limiting how much they spend in stores and online

UK retail sales fall more than expected in May

British retail sales fell by more than expected in May as consumers were hit in the pocket by high inflation, official data showed today.

Business • 15 Jun 17

The ONS said retail sales were up by 4% in April compared with the same time last year

UK retail sales grow by a better than expected 2.3%

UK retail sales rose by a better than expected by 2.3% in April compared with the month before, mainly due to good weather.

Business • 18 May 17

UK retail sales fell by 1.4% in the three months to March

UK retail sales see biggest drop in seven years

British retail sales posted their biggest quarterly fall in seven years during the first three months of 2017, official data showed today.

Business • 21 Apr 17

Sterling outperformed other major currencies today

Sterling hits one-month high after retail sales bounce

Sterling hit a one-month high against the dollar today, outperforming other major currencies after stronger than expected UK retail sales data soothed worries about weakening …

Business • 23 Mar 17

UK retail sales volumes fell by 0.3% month-on-month in January

UK retail sales fall as inflation rises

UK retail sales unexpectedly fell in January, adding to a slump in December, showing that consumers are reining in their spending as inflation rises after …

Business • 17 Feb 17

UK shoppers continue to show no sign of Brexit caution, new figures suggest today

UK retail sales weaker than expected in September

UK retail sales were slightly weaker than expected in September but shoppers continued to show no sign of Brexit caution, new figures suggest today.

Business • 20 Oct 16

The Confederation of British Industry said its retail sales balance dropped to -8 in September from +9 in August

UK retail sales suffer September setback

UK retail sales fell unexpectedly this month after a strong showing in August, according to a survey published today.

Business • 27 Sep 16

British retail sales edge slightly lower in August

Retail sales in Britain fell 0.2% in August from July, official data showed today, with no real indication that the Brexit vote outcome was hurting …

Business • 15 Sep 16

Warm weather boosted clothes sales and the pound's plunge tempted overseas buyers to splash out on luxury items such as watches and jewellery

UK retail sales ahead of expectation in July

Shoppers in Britain shrugged off June's shock Brexit vote as retail sales jumped by much more than expected last month.

Business • 18 Aug 16

UK clothing stores suffered another poor month after unusually changeable weather in June

UK retail sales suffer biggest fall in six months

British retail sales suffered their sharpest monthly fall in six months in June, with officials citing poor weather hurting clothing sales rather than any impact …

Business • 21 Jul 16

UK retail sales volumes rose 1.3% on the month in April, beating expectations

UK retail sales bounce back in April

British retail sales bounced back much more strongly than expected in April, despite cold weather dealing a big blow to spring clothing sales compared with …

Business • 19 May 16

Rugby World Cup lifted UK food and drink purchases in September

British retail sales win rugby boost

British retail sales recorded their strongest monthly growth in almost two years last month, boosted by bumper beer sales linked to the Rugby World Cup …

Business • 22 Oct 15

Sales of school uniforms push UK retail sales higher

UK retail sales edge up in August

British retail sales edged up in August after a weak couple of months, official data showed today, helped by sales of clothing - particularly school …

Business • 17 Sep 15

UK retail sales volumes rose 0.8% in October after a fall of 0.4% in September

UK retail sales rebound strongly in October

UK retail sales grew much more strongly than expected in October after a heavy fall in September, driven by purchases of furniture after the country's …

Business • 20 Nov 14