Total retail sales across the UK were up 1.9% year on year in June, boosted significantly by a 5.1% increase in online sales, figures show.

Total retail sales across the UK were up 1.9% year on year in June, boosted significantly by a 5.1% increase in online sales, figures show.

June’s scorching heat slowed retail sales but Brits opted to shop from home instead, sending online sales soaring.