Economists said growth among supermarkets helped to offset a weaker period for the clothing sector.

British retailers returned to growth last month despite clothing stores reporting their weakest trading for almost three years.

Economists said this was offset by a stronger month for supermarkets in the run up to Christmas.

Retail sales volumes, which measure the quantity bought, increased by 0.2% in November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

It comes after retailers witnessed a 0.7% decline in October.

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