UK retail sales rebound as shoppers snap up clothing and footwear

Rise of 0.9% in January is likely to persuade Bank of England not to cut interest rates

Retail sales rebounded last month as consumers flocked to buy discounted clothing and footwear, giving the high street a welcome boost after a dire 2019.

The Office for National Statistics said sales increased on average across the high street and online by 0.9%, reversing a 0.6% decline during December.