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
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 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
'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 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 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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
