2 h. ago Food inflation to hit 5.7% as suppliers can ‘no longer absorb’ costs, FDF warns

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said current prices were “steeper than anything in recent decades”.

Events

3 d. ago Inflation spiked in August as Trump’s tariffs went into full effect ... and that’s not all the bad news for economy

Increases in the costs of food, shelter and energy caused inflation to spike and increase the likelihood of an interest rate cut

Economics

9 d. ago 90% of working parents concerned about rising food prices, survey says

Food prices have returned to levels not seen since November 2022

Society

1 week ago Bakkavor cautions over rising costs ahead of £1.2 billion takeover

The fresh food supplier said cost inflation was being driven by price hikes for ingredients and a rising wage bill.

Economics

2 w. ago Parents in England to pay more for school lunches as caterers blame rising costs

As a new academic year begins providers say national insurance rises and food price inflation has forced up pricesParents across England are facing higher prices for school lunches as the new school year begins, with caterers blaming the government’s national insurance increase alongside rising food and energy costs.Lunch providers say increases in staffing costs, including employer national insurance contributions announced by the chancellor last year, have added “significant extra pressure” to their budgets. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Anyone shopping at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, given bombshell over chocolate, butter and eggs

Shock new figures show food inflation is soaring with certain products rocketing in price

Economics

2 w. ago Six ways to make your food shop cheaper as inflation rises 'to its highest in 18 months'

With inflation in the UK at its highest level in 18 months, households will undoubtedly be looking for as many ways to save on the weekly food shop as possible.

Economics

3 w. ago England hit by kit supplier blunder on eve of Women's Rugby World Cup in major blow to fans

EXCLUSIVE: Daily Mail Sport has learned there has been a shortage in the production of the replica jerseys, which will be worn by players like Ellie Kildunne and Natasha Hunt, by Castore.

Sport

3 w. ago Man visits Tesco and can't get over price of two sirloin steaks

As the cost and living crisis continues, many shoppers are feeling the pinch especially when it comes to food and drink. Reports suggest the annual rate of food price inflation has shot up to 4.5%

Politics

3 w. ago UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food prices

Annual July rate all but rules out possibility of a further Bank of England interest rate cut this yearBusiness live – latest updatesInflation rose again last month, to a higher than expected 3.8%, amid higher food and fuel prices, adding to fears that the Bank of England will delay further interest rate cuts.Figures showed the annual rate as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) climbed from June’s 3.6% reading, sitting above the central bank’s 2% target for the 10th consecutive month. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Restaurant sales hit as food prices forecast to keep rising this year

UK grocery inflation edged slightly lower last month, but shoppers are set to continue facing sky-high food bills as forecasters warn price growth will keep rising.

Society