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Hot weather behind rise in retail sales in Great Britain in May
Retail sales in Great Britain rose 1.2% in May, driven by demand for fans and paddling pools due to hot weather, according to the Office for National Statistics. Online purchases also contributed to the growth, marking the strongest monthly sales increase since January.
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