UK retail sales bounce back from tough December but 'warning lights blinking'

Sales volumes 3.6% above pre-Covid levels

Lauren Mason
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UK retail sales increased by 1.9% during January following a 4% fall in December, according to figures released today (18 February) by the Office for National Statistics, with home improvements significantly contributing to the uptick.

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