UK retail sales defy expectations but outlook is taxing

YoY retail sales growth below three-month average

Beth Brearley
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UK total retail sales grew by 1.1% year on year in March, defying the challenging outlook for the UK economy, but experts warn that consumer confidence may have peaked.

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