Brits splashed out on clothes in a flurry to refresh wardrobes ahead of a return to gyms and outdoor restaurants as retail sales rose last month.
Shoppers spent an overall 7.3 per cent more over the period of February and March, in comparison to last year in a boost for the economy.
The office for National Statistics (ONS) published the figures which show that sales rose by 5.4 per cent in March alone.
And it was clothes that Britons splurged the most on, with garment-buying up by 17.5 per cent.
Spending went up 7.3 per cent in a year and jumped up 5.4 per cent on the previous month as shoppers splurged on clothes ahead of lockdown being eased
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Auguste Rodin
Main droite de Pierre et Jacques de Wissant 1885–86 Musée Rodin, S.00332
This spring Tate Modern will present a major new exhibition of Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). It will show how he broke the rules of classical sculpture to create a dramatically different image of the human body, mirroring the ruptures, complexities and uncertainties of the modern age. Featuring over 200 works, many of which have never been shown outside France,
The EY Exhibition: The Making of Rodin will offer unique insight into Rodin’s ways of thinking and making. Thanks to a unique collaboration with the Musée Rodin, who have offered Tate unprecedented access to their collection, visitors will be able to both appreciate the originality of iconic works such as
HKEX In 2020: Year In Review Date
17/12/2020
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has had a very busy year, reporting record nine-month results and trading volumes to September 2020, whilst continuing to innovate and strengthen the competitiveness of its markets with the launch of new products and initiatives. This, despite the turbulent geopolitical and economic backdrop, and the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Throughout, HKEX has demonstrated its resiliency and adaptability, reinforcing its role at the heart of Asian financial markets.
HKEX has delivered on all three pillars of its current strategic plan;
China Anchored, Globally Connected and
Technology Empowered. During the year, a host of new enhancements to both Stock and Bond Connect has added to the attractiveness of these landmark mutual market access programmes with the Mainland Chinese market, while new market microstructure improvements have added to the competitiveness a