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UK retail sales slide in April

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Friday 22 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales fell more than expected in April, with drivers conserving fuel amid rising prices, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
Retail sales volumes declined by 1.3% following a revised 0.6% increase the month before. This was the worst monthly drop...

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