A rush to buy high-powered vacuum cleaners to beat an EU ban helped push UK retail sales higher in August.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said it measured a surge in sales last month as new rules meant that from September 1, companies were unable to manufacture or import any vacuums with motors above 1,600 watts.
The move was designed to boost energy efficiency and tackle climate change - with the EU insisting the law would not have an impact on cleanliness as the motor's power did not determine its efficiency.
The ONS said it also noticed a 23.4% leap in furniture sales on the same period last year - with desks and flat-pack furniture leading the way as students prepared for a new university academic year.
Total retail sales rose 3.9% on the year last month, the ONS said, with volumes 0.4% higher than in July.
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