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UK CONSUMERS DEFY WEAK OUTLOOK TO RAMP UP THEIR SPENDING
- NEWS Desk Global
- Feb 21
- 1 min read

British retail sales rose in January for the first time since August and by much more than expected, according to official data that suggested consumers were happy to spend despite a weak outlook for the economy.
Paul Dales, an economist with consultancy Capital Economics, said the figures suggested the retail sector "shot out of the blocks" in early 2025.
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