<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>UK retail sales in June grew by 3.1% year on year, boosted by hot weather and increased spending on items like electric fans and sports equipment.</li><li>Total food sales increased by 4.1% year on year, partially due to rising food prices.</li><li>Households faced pressure from high living costs and inflation, impacting consumer confidence.</li><li>Barclays reported a 0.1% year on year decrease in consumer card spending in June, with essential spending down 2.1% while non-essential spending slightly increased.</li></ul>

Hot weather lifts UK spending as fans and sports gear add to sales

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