Chinese visitors lead UK tourist spending growth

Chinese visitors to Britain are leading growth in UK tourist spending, as their passion for British heritage and the monarchy spurs purchases from outlets including the Harrods department store, a new report shows.

Spending by Chinese tourists in Britain's shops rose 31 per cent last year, with the nation accounting for a fifth of all non-European Union international expenditure, according to the report from the tourism services provider Global Blue.

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