While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.
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Prince Andrew paid by businessman tied to pension rip-off company
The King's brother was paid thousands by a businessman linked to a wealth management firm which ripped off pension savers.
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Booker Prize launches new award for children's fiction including young judges
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Gold and tech purchases drive strong retail sales
While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.
Trump says trade talks with Canada 'terminated' over anti-tariffs advert
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Chris Mason: Extraordinary by-election humbles Westminster's big beasts
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Gaza doctors struggle to investigate 'signs of torture' on unnamed dead returned by Israel
Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs.
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Chris Mason: Who on Earth will want to take on grooming inquiry now?
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Louvre heist inspires ad campaign for German furniture lift
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Starmer to push allies on long-range missiles for Ukraine at London summit
The prime minister is hosting Zelensky and the "coalition of the willing" at Downing Street on Friday.