All Inflation articles
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Comment & OpinionDanone’s baby formula recalls and price hikes risk eroding trust
The pre-promotional prices of 132 Danone SKUs available in the traditional big four have increased in price by as much as 45% since the start of 2026
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NewsFDF calls for government help over energy price spike
Energy prices have surged since the start of the conflict last weekend
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NewsShoppers switch to own label and buy less to save money: NIQ
Total till sales at UK supermarkets increased 3.3% in the four weeks to 21 February, but volumes declined by 0.8% – a bigger fall than January’s 0.6%
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NewsReeves rejects calls to scrap fuel duty rises despite Middle East oil surge
The plan to gradually reverse the fuel duty cut extended in the autumn budget, and return fuel duty to pre‑March 2022 levels, remains in place
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KVI TrackerBaby formula prices up as much as 45% since January
Out of 310 like-for-like SKUs available across the traditional big four, 157 have risen in price
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NewsM&S raising store worker pay by 6.4%
The rise, which will benefit 55,000 workers, is an increase of 6.4% from current M&S rates
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NewsIran conflict raises inflation fears as global trade badly hit
Container costs are surging, while shipments are having to be diverted as a result of the rapidly escalating war
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NewsSupermarket volumes remain under pressure as inflation picks up pace
Total take-home sales at the mults increased by 3.4% year on year in the four weeks to 22 February. However, growth lagged behind grocery price inflation
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NewsShop price inflation eases amid fierce retailer competition
Ambient food inflation dropped to its lowest level for four years in February, according to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor
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RankingsBig 30 wholesaler report and rankings 2026: a heavy load to bear
Inflation, increasing employment costs, new regulation… as the challenges mount up, how are the Big 30 wholesalers responding?
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NewsConsumer confidence drops again as worries over job security set in
Consumer confidence has dropped again, wiping out modest improvements seen in December and January as shoppers worry about their personal finances and widespread job losses
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NewsMeat industry calls FSA comments ‘fallacious and misleading’
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) said comments made by the FSA, defending itself following the public declaration of a judicial review into vet charges, were ‘fallacious and misleading’
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NewsFood manufacturer confidence remains negative, FDF report finds
Confidence at food makers improved in the golden quarter of 2025, but remained subdued as the industry battled rising production costs, a new report has found
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NewsUK exporters face more uncertainty after Trump’s new 15% tariffs
Trump has introduced a new, temporary 15% global tariff under the US Trade Act of 1974 – for a period of 150 days
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely urges rival chocolate brands not to lower prices
Supermarket chocolate prices were up by 18.4% year on year by the end of 2025, according to Kantar data
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NewsInflation falls to lowest level in nearly a year
Inflation has fallen to 3%, its lowest point in almost a year, according to the latest ONS figures
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the ONS changing its pricing methodology is so important
The ONS is hugely increasing the number of prices counted to calculate grocery inflation – with far-reaching implications
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NewsDisposable vape ban hits convenience footfall, as soft drinks and RTDs drive growth
Inflation and regulatory changes, including the disposable vape ban, have hit convenience particularly hard
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NewsSupermarket volume sales hit by budgeting shoppers
Total till sales at the UK mults increased 4.1% in the four weeks to 24 January, up from 3% in December, according to data released this morning by NIQ
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NewsAldi invested £22m in January price cuts
The price cuts span ‘hundreds of everyday products’, according to the discounter