Hot weather behind rise in UK retail sales in May
Retail sales in Great Britain rose 1.2% in May, driven by demand for fans and paddling pools amid record hot weather. The Office for National Statistics reported this as the strongest growth since January, reversing a 1% decline in April. Analysts caution that consumer confidence remains low despite the rebound in sales.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 08:17 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 08:30 UTC
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