UK borrowing rises and retail sales slide in April
Strains on economy and public finances come as ruling Labour Party engulfed in leadership crisis
- UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year The Standard —
- Biggest drop in petrol purchases in six years hits retail sales in Great Britain The Guardian —
- Retail sales tumbled last month as Brits braced for impact from the Middle East crisis - with hopes pinned on boost from England success at World Cup Daily Mail —
- UK retail sales plunge as soaring fuel prices force shoppers to make cuts The Independent —
- UK retail sales fall by most in nearly a year - ONS RTE —