3 w. ago Shoppers ‘feeling the squeeze’, says Morrisons as food prices rise further

Boss Rami Baitieh said inflation has ‘increased further’ over the past two months as the grocer reported slowing sales.

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3 w. ago Inflation holds steady but soaring price of beef, coffee and chocolate drives up food bills

The rate remained unchanged in the year to August, in line with economist expectations

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3 w. ago Inflation holds steady but soaring prices of beef, coffee and chocolate drive up food bills

The rate remained unchanged in the year to August, in line with economist expectations

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3 w. ago Food prices rise again for fifth month in a row despite UK inflation remaining unchanged at 3.8%

Food and drink inflation rose to 5.1%

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3 w. ago UK inflation rate: what is it, latest September 2025 ONS figures news as food prices rise – what does it mean?

Household bills keep climbing as food, energy, and everyday costs squeeze wallets 🛒

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3 w. ago UK overall inflation remains at 3.8% in August, but food price growth climbs for fifth month in a row

Food prices rise at fastest rate since January 2024 with vegetables, milk, cheese and fish going up; Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold on ThursdayAt 3.8%, the latest UK inflation data certainly isn’t welcome news for the Bank of England ahead of its decision on Thursday, where it’s widely expected to leave rates on hold, said James Smith, developed markets UK economist at ING.Yet the latest data doesn’t dramatically move the needle one way or another on the prospect of a further rate cut later this year.Inflation is more or less at a peak, though it’s likely to stay in the 3.5-4% area for the rest of this year.However, we think there is still scope for services inflation to undershoot the Bank’s forecasts further in the next release for September. And more broadly, we are seeing a significant easing in rental growth, which is set to be a significant source of service sector disinflation over the coming months.If we’re right about that, it would tip the balance ...

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