Brexit has cost UK households £250 in higher food bills, experts claim
1 year, 6 months ago

Brexit has cost UK households £250 in higher food bills, experts claim

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Brexit red tape has cost each household £250 in higher food bills alone since the UK left the EU, according to new research. The analysis suggests that food price rises would have been 8 percentage points lower – nearly a third – without Brexit, at 17 per cent, rather than the actual rise of almost 25 per cent. Annual food price inflation in the UK is near historic highs, with some basic goods rising by up to 46 per cent in a year, official figures show, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show food CPI inflation at 19.3 per cent – down only slightly on March’s 19.6 per cent – and consumers continue to face budget-breaking price rises on basics such as olive oil, up 49 per cent on a year ago, and baked beans up 39 per cent.

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Brexit deals £3bn blow to UK food exports as Starmer urged to strike deal with Brussels
3 weeks ago

Brexit deals £3bn blow to UK food exports as Starmer urged to strike deal with Brussels

The Independent  

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Welcome to a Labour government – it’s time to fix the Brexit mess
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Welcome to a Labour government – it’s time to fix the Brexit mess

The Independent  

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31%: The surge in food prices irking voters in the UK election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

31%: The surge in food prices irking voters in the UK election

Al Jazeera  

The cost of living is a key issue in an election expected to end 14 years of Conservative Party governance. While inflation has finally returned to the central bank’s target of 2 percent after hitting double-digit highs in 2022 and 2023, people are still paying much more for essentials, including food, than they were just a few years ago. Food …

Food inflation eases as price of meat, crumpets and chocolate biscuits fell last month, ONS says
8 months, 1 week ago

Food inflation eases as price of meat, crumpets and chocolate biscuits fell last month, ONS says

Daily Mail  

The pace of UK food inflation fell to the lowest annual rate since November 2021 in March, official figures from the Office for National Statistics show. Overall, prices for food and non-alcoholic drinks increased by 4 per cent in the year to March, down from 5 per cent in the year to February, the ONS said. The ONS data showed …

The Brexit bill: £100bn hit to UK exports as toy, medical kit and jewellery sales slump
10 months, 1 week ago

The Brexit bill: £100bn hit to UK exports as toy, medical kit and jewellery sales slump

The Independent  

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Ocado announces price cuts to milk and other ‘everyday essentials’
1 year, 5 months ago

Ocado announces price cuts to milk and other ‘everyday essentials’

The Independent  

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Explained: Why food prices in Europe continue to remain high
1 year, 6 months ago

Explained: Why food prices in Europe continue to remain high

Firstpost  

It is the most basic of staple food items: sliced white bread. In Britain, the average price of a loaf was 28 per cent higher in April, at £1.39, or $1.72, than it was a year earlier In Italy, the price of spaghetti and other pasta, a fixture of the Italian diet, has risen nearly 17 per cent from the …

Will the government really introduce a cap on food prices?
1 year, 6 months ago

Will the government really introduce a cap on food prices?

The Independent  

The government is considering a plan under which supermarkets would cap the cost of basic foods such as bread and milk to help families struggling with the cost of living crisis. Any scheme to help bring down food prices for consumers would be voluntary and at retailers’ discretion.” So will there be a cap on prices? Although the annual rate …

Inflation falls to lowest level in over a year - but food prices remain high
1 year, 7 months ago

Inflation falls to lowest level in over a year - but food prices remain high

The Independent  

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UK inflation falls to lowest level in over a year but food prices keep decline in check
1 year, 7 months ago

UK inflation falls to lowest level in over a year but food prices keep decline in check

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to its lowest level since the immediate aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, though elevated food prices meant it didn’t fall as much as anticipated. “The rate of inflation fell notably as the large energy price rises seen last year were not repeated this April, but was offset partially by increases in …

Food prices double in the UK as inflation at ‘shockingly high levels’, data shows
1 year, 7 months ago

Food prices double in the UK as inflation at ‘shockingly high levels’, data shows

The Independent  

Some meat, yoghurt and vegetables are among items that have doubled in price compared to a year ago, new figures show. urged prime minister Rishi Sunak to intervene on behalf of struggling consumers as its latest data shows food inflation remaining at “shockingly high levels”. With levels of food poverty among children having doubled in the year to January 2023, …

UK inflation: Why are food prices rising so much?
1 year, 7 months ago

UK inflation: Why are food prices rising so much?

The Independent  

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UK inflation remains over 10% as food prices rise
1 year, 8 months ago

UK inflation remains over 10% as food prices rise

Associated Press  

LONDON — The price of food in the U.K. rose at the fastest pace in 45 years last month in, keeping inflation above 10% for a seventh straight month amid a cost-of-living crisis that has fueled a wave of strikes by government workers. Food prices jumped 19.2% in the 12 months through February, the biggest increase since August 1977, the …

How everyday food items have risen in price in the past year
2 years ago

How everyday food items have risen in price in the past year

The Independent  

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Brexit has added more than £200 to UK household food bills, study finds
2 years ago

Brexit has added more than £200 to UK household food bills, study finds

The Independent  

Brexit has cost UK households more than £5.8bn in higher food bills, according to new research linking Britain’s exit from the EU to soaring inflation. The experts based at the London School of Economics said their analysis confirmed that Brexit alone had increased UK food prices by 6 per cent. Over the two years to the end of 2021, Brexit …

Food inflation surges to 12.4% amid predictions of ‘increasingly bleak’ winter
2 years ago

Food inflation surges to 12.4% amid predictions of ‘increasingly bleak’ winter

The Independent  

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Overall prices of budget food in UK supermarkets soar 英国超市廉价食品价格总体上涨
2 years, 1 month ago

Overall prices of budget food in UK supermarkets soar 英国超市廉价食品价格总体上涨

China Daily  

Overall prices of budget food in UK supermarkets soar 英国超市廉价食品价格总体上涨 Play audio file （本节目所用的音频资源发表于2022年10月下旬。） 最新数据显示，英国超市售卖的意大利面、茶、薯条和食用油的价格飙升。其中，植物油的价格在一年内上涨了 65% 。英国国家统计局（ The Office for National Statistics ）表示，总体看来，截至 9 月份，超市售卖的廉价食品价格在这一年度上涨了 17% 。 Earlier this year, the ONS started to look at the most basic, cheapest food on the supermarket shelves. 今年早些时候，英国国家统计局开始关注超市货架上最基本、最便宜的食品。 The latest data shows vegetable oil and pasta have risen by almost two thirds …

Inflation in Britain accelerates to 11.1% — a 41-year high
2 years, 1 month ago

Inflation in Britain accelerates to 11.1% — a 41-year high

LA Times  

Britain’s inflation rate rose to a 41-year high in October, fueling demands for the government to do more to ease the cost-of-living crisis. Britain’s inflation rate rose to a 41-year high in October, fueling demands for the government to do more to ease the nation’s cost-of-living crisis when it releases new tax and spending plans Thursday. Higher prices for food …

Food inflation soars to record 11.6% as energy costs, according to British Retail Consortium
2 years, 1 month ago

Food inflation soars to record 11.6% as energy costs, according to British Retail Consortium

Daily Mail  

Separate data from Trolley shows that tea bags are now on average 41p more than they were in October 2021 The cost of Britain's favourite hot beverage - the humble cup of a tea - has soared by a staggering 16 per cent, figures revealed today. Food inflation hit a record 11.6 per cent in October, according to the British …

UK inflation accelerates to 40-year high as food prices rise
2 years, 2 months ago

UK inflation accelerates to 40-year high as food prices rise

Associated Press  

LONDON — British food prices rose at the fastest pace since 1980 last month, driving inflation back to a 40-year high and heaping pressure on the embattled government to balance the books without gutting help for the nation’s poorest residents. “In today’s society, I find that completely unacceptable.” Hunt this week told the House of Commons that the government would …

U.K. inflation accelerates to 40-year high as food prices rise
2 years, 2 months ago

U.K. inflation accelerates to 40-year high as food prices rise

The Hindu  

British food prices rose at the fastest pace since 1980 last month, driving inflation back to a 40-year high and heaping pressure on the embattled government to balance the books without gutting help for the nation's poorest residents. “In today's society, I find that completely unacceptable.” Hunt this week told the House of Commons that the government would “prioritise help …

How everyday food items have risen in price in the past 12 months
2 years, 2 months ago

How everyday food items have risen in price in the past 12 months

The Independent  

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UK inflation back at 40-year high as food prices soar
2 years, 2 months ago

UK inflation back at 40-year high as food prices soar

CNN  

London CNN Business — Rising food and energy costs drove UK inflation back to a 40-year high in September, but it could be nearing a peak as cash-strapped households pull back on spending amid broader economic turmoil. Responding to the latest inflation figures, Hunt said the government “will prioritize help for the most vulnerable while delivering wider economic stability and …

Food inflation hits record level as prices rise 10.6% in a year
2 years, 2 months ago

Food inflation hits record level as prices rise 10.6% in a year

The Independent  

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UK inflation dips slightly in August to 9.9%
2 years, 3 months ago

UK inflation dips slightly in August to 9.9%

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the United Kingdom slowed slightly last month as a drop in gasoline and diesel fuel prices gave consumers the first glimmer of hope that Britain’s cost-of-living crisis may be beginning to ease. Lower gasoline costs also slowed U.S. inflation for a second straight month in August, but consumer prices that jumped 8.3% from a year earlier …

UK food prices rise at fastest rate since global financial crash
2 years, 3 months ago

UK food prices rise at fastest rate since global financial crash

The Independent  

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UK inflation surges to new 40-year high of 10.1% in July on soaring food, energy price
2 years, 4 months ago

UK inflation surges to new 40-year high of 10.1% in July on soaring food, energy price

Firstpost  

The Bank of England warned earlier this month that UK inflation would climb to just above 13 per cent this year, which would be the highest level since 1980 London: British inflation surged to a new 40-year high in July on soaring food prices, official data showed Wednesday, adding to a cost-of-living crisis as the country faces the prospect of …

UK inflation reaches 10.1% on soaring food, energy costs
2 years, 4 months ago

UK inflation reaches 10.1% on soaring food, energy costs

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s inflation rate rose to a new 40-year high of 10.1% in July, a faster pace than in the U.S. and Europe as climbing food prices in the United Kingdom tightened a cost-of-living squeeze fueled by the soaring cost of energy. “We wouldn’t rule out another hike in November.” Inflation is surging in many countries as Russia’s war …

At 10.1%, UK inflation hits double digits for the first time in 40 years
2 years, 4 months ago

At 10.1%, UK inflation hits double digits for the first time in 40 years

Hindustan Times  

UK inflation accelerated more than expected last month to the highest in 40 years, intensifying a squeeze on consumers and adding to pressure for action from the government and Bank of England. “Food prices rose notably, particularly bakery products, dairy, meat and vegetables, which was also reflected in higher takeaway prices,” said Grant Fitzner, chief economist at the ONS. “Price …

UK inflation hits 10% as cost-of-living crisis accelerates
2 years, 4 months ago

UK inflation hits 10% as cost-of-living crisis accelerates

CNN  

CNN Business — Inflation in the United Kingdom hit a new 40-year high last month, rising above 10% for the first time since 1982 and piling further pain on households already struggling to pay their bills. Soaring food prices — up 12.7% since July 2021 — were the largest single contributor to the acceleration in inflation, the ONS said. “All …

UK inflation surges to new 40-year high of 9.4%
2 years, 5 months ago

UK inflation surges to new 40-year high of 9.4%

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the United Kingdom has accelerated to a new 40-year high, driven by rising food and fuel prices that are contributing to a cost-of-living crisis. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said Tuesday that the bank is likely to consider raising interest rates by half a percentage point at its next meeting to help control inflation. “Here, …

UK inflation surges to new 40-year high of 9.4%
2 years, 5 months ago

UK inflation surges to new 40-year high of 9.4%

The Independent  

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Inflation is making the English breakfast even more indulgent
2 years, 5 months ago

Inflation is making the English breakfast even more indulgent

Live Mint  

Preparing English breakfasts is around 18% more expensive than a year ago, in yet another indicator of how the cost-of-living crisis is squeezing UK household budgets. Buying fry-up supplies – toast, butter, eggs, sausages and bacon, together with coffee and tea -- will set back consumers by an average of £19.1, almost £3 more than in the comparable period last …

UK inflation rate hits new 40-year high of 9.1%
2 years, 6 months ago

UK inflation rate hits new 40-year high of 9.1%

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s inflation rate hit a new 40-year high of 9.1% in the 12 months to May, figures showed Wednesday, as Russia’s war in Ukraine drove food and fuel prices ever higher. Chief economist Grant Fitzner said “continued steep food price rises and record high petrol prices were offset by clothing costs rising by less than this time last …

UK inflation hits 9.1%, the highest rate in the G7
2 years, 6 months ago

UK inflation hits 9.1%, the highest rate in the G7

CNN  

Soaring food prices pushed British consumer price inflation to a 40-year high of 9.1% last month, the highest rate out of the Group of Seven countries and underlining the severity of the cost-of-living crunch. Historical records from the Office for National Statistics show May’s inflation was the highest since March 1982 — and worse is likely to come. “With the …

Food prices push UK inflation to 40-year high of 9.1 percent
2 years, 6 months ago

Food prices push UK inflation to 40-year high of 9.1 percent

Al Jazeera  

The Bank of England says worse is yet to come as the UK records the highest inflation rate out of the G7 countries. Rising food prices pushed the United Kingdom’s consumer price inflation to a 40-year high of 9.1 percent last month, the highest rate out of the Group of Seven countries. “With the economic outlook so unclear, no one …

Shoppers face £380 jump in grocery bills this year as inflation surges
2 years, 6 months ago

Shoppers face £380 jump in grocery bills this year as inflation surges

The Independent  

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Rising cost of food will push more families to food banks, say charities
2 years, 6 months ago

Rising cost of food will push more families to food banks, say charities

The Independent  

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Meat in supermarkets, beer and wine in pubs – what is getting more expensive?
2 years, 7 months ago

Meat in supermarkets, beer and wine in pubs – what is getting more expensive?

The Independent  

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Food prices to surge further as farmers ditch fertiliser due to soaring costs
2 years, 7 months ago

Food prices to surge further as farmers ditch fertiliser due to soaring costs

The Independent  

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Johnson’s plan to slash food tariffs would make little difference to grocery bills, analysis suggests
2 years, 7 months ago

Johnson’s plan to slash food tariffs would make little difference to grocery bills, analysis suggests

The Independent  

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Brexit has caused UK food prices to rise 6% as cost of living crisis deepens, study says
2 years, 7 months ago

Brexit has caused UK food prices to rise 6% as cost of living crisis deepens, study says

The Independent  

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UK inflation rises at the fastest pace in 30 years
2 years, 8 months ago

UK inflation rises at the fastest pace in 30 years

India Today  

British consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 30 years last month, fueled by soaring costs for household energy and motor fuels — the latest grim figures as inflation surges around the world. The U.K. faces what economists say will be the biggest drop in living standards since the mid-1950s as rocketing energy costs, rising food prices and tax …

UK faces record rise in energy prices, adding to bill stress
2 years, 10 months ago

UK faces record rise in energy prices, adding to bill stress

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s energy regulator announced Thursday that a cap on energy prices is going up by a record 54% because of the soaring costs of wholesale natural gas, a change that will significantly burden millions of households already squeezed by rapidly climbing bills. The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, known as Ofgem, said the new price cap — …

UK food bills will soar if Russia invades Ukraine, experts warn
2 years, 10 months ago

UK food bills will soar if Russia invades Ukraine, experts warn

The Telegraph  

A Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens to cause UK grocery bills to rocket further as experts warn conflict and sanctions would severely disrupt the supply of grains from the “breadbasket of Europe”. Analysts at Rabobank warned that an invasion could cause wheat prices to double and impact half of Ukrainian grains production, putting more pressure on UK food prices as …

Price rises hit Christmas shopping
3 years ago

Price rises hit Christmas shopping

The Independent  

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