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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

Heatwave leads to sharp decline in footfall as hot weather keeps shoppers away from high street

Britain's high streets experienced a significant downturn in June as record-breaking temperatures deterred shoppers, new figures reveal.

Total UK retail footfall dropped by 3.4 per cent last month compared to the previous year, with the high street bearing the brunt of the decline, suffering a sharp 6.2 per cent fall in visitor numbers.

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