Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. retail sales unexpectedly rose for a second month in January, adding to signs the economy may strengthen in the current quarter and avoid a recession. Sales including fuel rose 0.9 percent from December, when they rose 0.6 per

(Updates with pound in fifth paragraph.) Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. retail sales unexpectedly rose for a second month in January as discounting at furniture and household-goods stores lured customers. Sales including fuel rose 0.9 percent from December,

Customers visit the new John Lewis Partnership Plc store at the Westfield Stratford City mall in London. Customers visit the new John Lewis Partnership Plc store at the Westfield Stratford City mall in London. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg Custome

Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. consumer confidence rose in January to the highest in five months on signs of strength in the economy, according to Nationwide Building Society, which said the increase may be a “temporary bounce.” An index of sentiment rose t

U.K. consumer confidence rose in January to the highest in five months on signs of strength in the economy, according to Nationwide Building Society, which said the increase may be a “temporary bounce.” An index of sentiment rose to 47 from 38 the previo

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