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UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war
UK retail footfall and sales bounced back in May, driven by warmer weather and improved consumer confidence following the economic squeeze of the US-Israel war on Iran. Despite this recovery, retailers face ongoing challenges from rising energy prices and economic uncertainty.
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UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war
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