Supermarket Morrisons has reported that like-for-like sales in the second quarter rose slightly, the second consecutive quarter of sales growth.

The UK’s fourth largest supermarket saw a drop in total sales of 1.8%, excluding fuel, as a result of closing the group’s convenience chain M Local and some of its supermarkets.

David Potts, Chief Executive, said: "We are encouraged by progress across our six priorities. There is still much to do and our colleagues are working very hard to improve the shopping trip and save customers every penny we can. Customers are responding and satisfaction levels remain ahead of last year. We are of course pleased with a second consecutive quarter of positive LFL sales, which demonstrates our aim to stabilise trade is taking effect."