<?xml encoding="utf-8" ?????????>Retail sales surged in May, recording a significant recovery from April’s downturn, which was caused by unusually wet weather.According to the Office for National Statistics, sales volumes increased by 2.9% in May, surpassing City analysts’ expectations of a 1.5% rise. This follows an
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Several popular sunscreens in the UK have recently failed safety tests, according to a report by consumer watchdog Which?. Products from well-known brands, including Asda, Calypso, and Bondi Sands, were found to have inadequate SPF and UVA protection. The research also highlighted the success of
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Retail sales saw a significant increase of 2.9% in the month of May, surpassing economists’ expectations. According to officials, this rise can be attributed to various factors such as improved footfall, better weather, and attractive deals that enticed shoppers to return to high streets.This surge
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