ECONOMICS COMMENTARY
May 22, 2013
Bad weather blamed as UK retail sales fall for second month running
A weather-related drop in retail sales in April brings a reminder that the economy remains in a fragile state. It is likely that spending will revive again in coming months, helping keep the country out of another downturn, though the recovery will be only gradual as incomes continue to be squeezed.
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