Spending on clothes in the UK helped to boost retail sales in the past month, as shutdown measures eased and non-essential shops were able to reopen.
Retail sales increased 9.2 percent according to the Office for National Statistics, with clothing sales increasing nearly 70 percent compared with March. Overall sales were over ten percent higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, although online sales saw a slight decrease. Paul Dales, economist, said the surge in clothing sales was astonishing. One economist said the latest report proved the British are ready to update their wardrobes.
Additional evidence of the rebound in the UK economy came from another survey which showed that activity in private business during May has grown at the fastest increase for over two decades. There are many opportunities available in the UK as the economy is starting to grow again. Contact UK Immigration Consultants to begin the immigration process and start living your dream of a new life.
After being shut down in early January, retailers such as furniture and clothing stores, classed non-essential by the government, were allowed to reopen to shoppers in April. The head of retail at Lloyds Bank said, “Fashion retailers were the ultimate beneficiaries of beer gardens reopening and the ‘rule of six’ night out returning.” The owner of an art supplies shop said they were expecting to be busy, but it surpassed their expectations.
One customer even brought in a bottle of wine to celebrate the reopening. UK Immigration Consultants will help you and your family apply for the right visa option so you can begin living your dream in the UK. Contact them today!
