Economics

U.K. Retail Sales Fall Unexpectedly in Longest Ever Weak Patch

  • Household goods drop most sharply after peaking with reopening
  • Volumes have remained above levels before the pandemic hit
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U.K retail sales fell unexpectedly for a fifth month as consumer confidence plunged, adding to evidence that the economic recovery is losing momentum.