UK retail sales stronger than expected
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British retail sales rose more strongly than expected in April, recovering from a surprise fall in March, as unusually warm weather encouraged shoppers to buy new clothes.

The Office for National Statistics says retail sales volume rose 1.2 percent on the month, the strongest increase since November.

But the increase in sales was mostly due to a one-off surge in purchases of clothing, textiles and footwear, which saw the biggest monthly rise in four years.

Analysts say the strength of the figures may further ease concerns about weakness in the British economy.