Christmas food price shock looms, chancellor warned

Grocery spending at Tesco, Morrisons and more set to rise by £275, experts warn

Industry leaders have predicted Food inflation will rise to 6 causing a “significant challenge” to household budgets in the run-up to…

Budget: Christmas food price shock looms, chancellor warned

The BRC says shoppers are already staring down the prospect of food inflation at 6% by the time of the festive season and urges her to spare retailers more pain in the coming budget.

Food inflation will rise to 6 by the end of the year, industry predicts

The BRC, whose figures now put food inflation at 4, said prices would reach 6 higher year on year by Christmas if costs rise.

Food inflation 'to hit 6% by Christmas' in major blow to household budgets

Food inflation will rise to 6 per cent by the end of the year in a “significant challenge” to household budgets in the run-up to Christmas, industry leaders have predicted.

UK Food Inflation to Hit 6% by Christmas, Retailers Warn Reeves

British retailers warned food inflation will hit 6% by the end of the year as they raise prices in response to April’s hike in payroll taxes and the minimum wage.

Food inflation will rise to 6% by the end of the year, industry predicts

The BRC, whose figures now put food inflation at 4%, said prices would reach 6% higher year on year by Christmas if costs rise.