E-spending soars to 'record £46bn'

Internet shopping made up 15p in every £1 of retail spending during 2007, a report out today says.

Internet shopping made up 15p (20c) in every £1 (€1.30) of retail spending during 2007, a report out today says.

The surge in e-commerce came at the expense of traditional high street stores, according to the e-retail sales index.