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Retail sales rise unexpectedly in Great Britain as sunshine lures shoppers

Overall 1.6% rise in sales across first quarter, compared with last quarter of 2024, is strongest rate since July 2021Business live – latest updatesSunny weather fuelled an unexpected increase in retail sales in Great Britain last month, as shoppers flocked to clothing, outdoor and DIY stores.Retail sales volumes rose 0.4% in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), defying a forecast of a 0.4% fall by City economists and marking the third straight month of sales growth. Continue reading...

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