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UK food inflation highest in 11 months, likely to rise further, BRC says

  • The British Retail Consortium reported that UK food inflation reached its highest level in 11 months in April, driven by rising prices for everyday essentials.
  • This increase follows supply chain cost pressures, new employment expenses, and tax rises from October's packaging tax and the previous autumn Budget.
  • Retailers face challenges absorbing about £7 billion in increased costs, while Tesco indicated escalating price competition and forecasted a significant profit decline next year.
  • Food prices increased by 2.6% year-on-year in April, up from 2.4% in March, with fresh food costs rising by 1.8%. Helen Dickinson noted that the period of falling shop prices appears to be coming to an end.
  • The food sector expects inflation to reach 4% later this year, suggesting continued price rises that may limit consumer discretionary spending and strain local businesses like fish and chip shops.
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, April 28, 2025.
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