Retail sales fell in April, as Brits cut back on spending as they feel increasing pressure from the war in Iran.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March.

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Economists said April’s inflation fall will only be a brief respite before the Middle East conflict sends prices spiking again.

Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in April, largely due to a drop in energy prices in the months before the Middle East war, official data showed Wednesday.

Retail sales fell in April, as Brits cut back on spending as they feel increasing pressure from the war in Iran.

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 1.3% in April.

Retail sales volumes fell 1.3 per cent last month - the steepest drop for almost a year - as demand for fuel and clothing waned.

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 1.3% in April.

Economic Watch: Britain's retail sales suffer sharpest monthly fall in April over past year-