Burberry results ease market fears

Fashion firm Burberry has soothed fears about the luxury goods market as it reported better-than-expected half-year figures.

The group - known for its red, black and camel check - posted a 6% increase in underlying pre-tax profits to £173 million, thanks to high-spending luxury consumers offsetting a drop in footfall across its stores.
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