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Heatwave lifts UK retail sales
Read the full story: Heatwave lifts UK retail salesUK retail sales rebounded as hot weather lifted demand. BRC-KPMG data shows May sales up 3.7%, with food, clothing, footwear, online non-food, and summer goods benefiting.
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Scale-up support targets UK growth companies

Ministers are targeting scale-ups with new direct support today. The government has launched a concierge service and visa reimbursement scheme designed to help high-growth companies scale and remain in the UK.








