Last-minute Christmas rush lifts UK retail sales
by Katie Allen from on (#289TK)
Industry figures add to signs that the economy ended 2016 strongly - although some analysts see slowdown ahead
UK retail sales continued to grow at the end of last year as Britons made a late dash for Christmas gifts and festive foods, according to industry figures that add to signs the economy ended 2016 on a strong note.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) pointed to challenges ahead from rising costs and political uncertainty but said its members went into the new year having enjoyed solid sales growth over the crucial Christmas period.
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