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Anna Wise

HISTORICAL FACTS: Sunshine and world cup bring june spending boost | History Defined

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UK retail sales unexpectedly rose last month as the hot weather and World Cup boosted spending (Owen Humphreys/PA) - (PA Wire)

UK retail sales unexpectedly rose last month as the hot weather and World Cup boosted spending on air conditioning and sports kits, official figures show.

Online shopping has also rebounded to a five-year high, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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