Retail sales hit their highest level since 2022 in the third-quarter.

Retail sales jumped to their highest level since 2022 in September , boosted by sunny weather that drove a surge in demand for clothing.

Fresh figures from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) showed retail sales were 0.9 per cent higher than the previous three months.

Sales volumes climbed 0.5 per cent in September, a significant boost from the 0.4 per cent drop pencilled in by economists.

Non-food stores, which include clothing, household, and other non-food stores, rose by 0.9 per cent.

The rising price of gold also boosted online jewellers, which reported strong demand for the precious metal.

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