Surprise jump in retail sales fuels recovery hopes

LONDON (Reuters) - British retail sales soared unexpectedly in January as Britons splashed out on furniture and sports goods, adding to signs that the economy is returning to growth.

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Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/02/17/uk-retail-sales-idUKTRE81G0GJ20120217?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

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