UK Retail Sales Experience Significant Surge Driven by Food Purchases

In a surprising turn of events, the UK retail sector has recorded its most robust sales growth since May, attributed largely to a notable increase in food purchases. According to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), retail sales climbed by 1.9% in January compared to the previous month, marking a stark contrast to the projected growth of just 0.8%.

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