Retail sales rose for the third month in a row in March as warmer weather helped boost demand for items such as clothing and DIY goods. Sales volumes climbed 0.4% last month, the Office for National Statistics said, with the sunshine helping a variety of sectors. However, the ONS said it was another poor month...
UK inflation fell by more than expected in February, driven by a drop in the prices of clothes and shoes. Inflation decreased to 2.8%, down from a rate of 3% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The latest figures come ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, where she will set...
