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EconomySterling ticks up after UK retail sales beat expectations

The pound edged higher on Friday after data showed UK retail sales unexpectedly increased in August. The latest upbeat figures add to pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:35Original

Sterling ticks up after UK retail sales beat expectations
Sterling ticks up after UK retail sales beat expectationsEconomy