UK retail sales see growth again in May, according to ONS data

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Retail sales grew again in May following a fall in April, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 1.2% in May 2026, an improvement on the 1% drop in April 2026.

 

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