Heatwave drives surprise boost to retailers

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Retail sales have climbed by more than expected as bank holidays and a heatwave provided the high street with a temporary bump

Latest official figures from the Office for National Statistics showed sales volumes rose 1.2% in May, compared with a 1% drop in April.

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