BBCNEWS World Business Report June 4, 2024 13:37:00
There. sizzling temperatures and online bargains saw retail sales here in the uk climb by 0.7% injune. the monthly increase was higher than analysts expected. the warmer weather helped, and supermarkets pushed promotions as well to woo customers. it continues an upward trend in spending from may — but with the cost of living continuing to rise, will it last? i put that to kate hardcastle, who's a consumer expert. there's a lot underneath, when you lift the bonnet to see actually why this spending's happening and it's certainly not a case that people are feeling comfortable with the cash they...
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