UK consumer spending approaches levels last seen before coronavirus

Sunny weather and reopening of shops boost sales, but GDP figure expected to confirm recession

Sunny weather and the reopening of non-essential shops across most of the UK has fuelled an increase in consumer spending close to pre-pandemic levels, according to retail industry figures.

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