UK total retail sales fell 4% year on year in the April as wet spring weather deterred shoppers, despite businesses offering hefty discounts in an attempt to entice customers into stores, according to a survey published on Tuesday.
UK new car sales rose for the 21st month in a row in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, driven by increased demand for fleet vehicles.
UK house prices returned to growth in April, with the housing market "finding its feet in an era of higher interest rates", according to data released on Tuesday by Halifax.