All Inflation articles
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NewsRetail sales grow ahead of expectations in March as consumers stock up on fuel
The volume of goods bought rose by 0.7% in March, down from 0.6% in February. The ONS said that fuel sales rose sharply during the month as consumers stocked up in the midst of accelerating price rises.
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NewsSoaring fuel and food prices drive rising inflation
UK inflation rose by 3.3% in March after surging fuel prices triggered by the Iran war drove up transport and food costs.
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NewsChancellor to meet grocers to discuss war cost-of-living impact
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will meet supermarket chiefs today amid concern about rising costs following the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
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NewsGrocery prices hold steady in March despite worries about Middle East war
Like-for-like grocery inflation held at 4.3% for the second month in a row, Worldpanel by Numerator said, though financial anxiety is running high in the UK.
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NewsUK food prices could soar by summer due to Iran war, warns IGD
Food inflation in the UK could more than double by summer if disruption caused by the Iran war persists, according to new forecasts.
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Chart of the WeekCharts of the Week: âAwful Aprilâ, Iran war and the cost of living
April is upon us. The time when businesses and government bodies typically reserve the right to up the price of bills, whether that is because of inflation, upgrades or shoring up their finances.
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AnalysisWarnings for travel retail and consumer confidence as Middle East crisis deepens
As the conflict in the Middle East deepens, City analysts and experts are warning of the profound knock-on effects the war will have on UK retail.
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NewsMorrisonsâ BaitiĂ©h warns food inflation will âgo up and upâ in 2026
Morrisons chief executive Rami BaitiĂ©h has warned that he expects food inflation will âgo up and up over the coming monthsâ, but says the grocer is well-placed to combat rising prices.
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NewsInflation likely to remain âstickyâ in 2026, BRC warns
The impact of policy costs and regulation on retailers is expected to result in âstickyâ inflation this year, trade body the British Retail Consortium has cautioned.
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NewsBlack Friday started early as inflation eased across retail categories
Retailers went earlier on promotional activity than in previous years in a bid to lure shoppers into spending.
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NewsFood prices set to remain elevated despite likely inflation easing â BoE
The British central bank said that CPI inflation âis judged to have peakedâ as it narrowly voted to keep interest rates at 4%.
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AnalysisBudget 2025: How proposed changes to NI, VAT and pensions could affect retailers and consumers
Retail Week has spoken to retailers, economists and analysts to try and piece together what the impact of the Budget could be on both businesses and consumers
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NewsShop price inflation falls for start of golden quarter
Shop price inflation decreased year on year in the first week of October, providing relief for retailers heading into Halloween and the rest of the golden quarter.
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NewsGrocery giants make rates plea to chancellor in bid to tame inflation
Leading grocers have written to chancellor Rachel Reeves, setting out the case for excluding shops from the planned business rates surtax.
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NewsUK inflation holds for third consecutive month
Inflation in the UK remained steady at 3.8% last month despite fears of an increase, according to latest figures.
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Chart of the WeekChart: Thereâs a price war, but which products are actually getting cheaper?
Supermarkets keep talking about prices being cut, but what is actually getting cheaper?
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NewsBRC warns government any further tax rises will âkeep shop prices higher for longerâ
The British Retail Consortium has warned the government against any further tax rises on UK retailers, saying doing so would only serve to keep âshop prices higher for longerâ.
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NewsConsumer optimism about the economy âsliding sharplyâ
The latest numbers from GfKâs Consumer Confidence Index showed a two-point drop in September, while optimism about the economy has cratered since the Labour government came to power.
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AnalysisAldi boss is future-focused with plans for expansion, customer growth and Christmas
Supermarket Aldi reported its full-year results for 2024 today, revealing a slight sales uptick from ÂŁ17.9bn to ÂŁ18.1bn
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Chart of the WeekThe food prices hitting UK shoppersâ wallets hardest
Nine in 10 UK adults have noticed prices becoming more expensive this year, according to figures released as part of Barclaysâ latest consumer spend report