Ikea sees surge in UK sales after revamp of bedroom furniture range

Flat-pack furniture maker Ikea reported a surge in UK sales thanks to high shopper demand for a new range of mattresses and the ongoing appeal of its Swedish meatballs.

The group said total UK sales rose 11.3% to £1.57 billion in the year to August 31 as it also invested £27 million in lowering prices across its ranges.