UK retail sales shine after strong summer but Budget casts shadow on 'golden quarter'

Retail sales rose by 3.1% in August

Beth Brearley
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UK total retail sales climbed 3.1% year on year in August compared to 1% in the same period last year, on the back of lower interest rates and the warm weather.

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