Retail sales decline ahead of Budget

Retail sales rose in the three months to October 2025, despite witnessing a monthly decline ahead of the Budget.
Retail revenues were estimated to have risen by 1.1% during the three months to October, compared to the three months to July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Sales volumes were also up by 0.4% for the three months to October compared to the same period in 2024. 
However, retail sales volumes are estimated to have dropped 1.1% over October, after a 0.7% ris