Retail sales in the UK have reported good growth for June. Industry leaders have put the increase down to good weather and in-store summer promotions.

The construction industry experienced greater falls for June, a survey by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply has found. The latest setback has triggered further fears of a 'w-shaped recession'.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that retail sales in the United Kingdom dropped by 0.6% during the month of May.