Currys UK sales growth ramps up amid summer of heatwaves and World Cup

Currys said World Cup fever and heatwaves helped offset a flagging wider market over the summer (Currys/PA) - (PA Media)

Electricals chain Currys has revealed a jump in UK sales growth over the summer as World Cup fever and heatwaves helped offset a flagging wider market.

The group said UK and Ireland like-for-like sales growth jumped to 6% in the 17 weeks since its May 2 year-end, up from 3% in the previous six months.