FTSE 100 Live 23 January: Growth spurt for UK business, retail sales beat hopes

The pound today traded above $1.35 after retail sales beat expectations and the UK private sector recorded a jump in activity.

FTSE 100 Live 23 January: Growth spurt for UK business, retail sales beat hopes

The pound today traded above $1.35 after retail sales beat expectations and the UK private sector recorded a jump in activity.