Inflation

Currys introduces ‘inflation-beating’ pay boost

Currys has announced an “inflation-beating” boost of 6% to colleague pay thanks to an £8m investment that will see a…

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Shop price inflation remains at 0.7% despite surge in food prices

Shop price inflation remained in deflation at 0.7% in February, after also falling to -0.7% in January, according to data…

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Inflation hits highest level in 10 months

Inflation hit 3% in January, its highest level in 10 months, as air fairs, new private school fees and the…

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Inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.5% in December

The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation unexpectedly fell one percentage point to 2.5% in December, dipping for the first…

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BRC warns of 2025 headwinds despite lower Xmas inflation

Consumers benefited from lower inflation for the week to 7 December 2024, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen IQ Shop Price…

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Inflation hits eight-month high of 2.6% in November

Inflation has risen for the second month in a row, rising to 2.6% in November, up from 2.3% the previous…

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Energy bills push inflation to 2.3% in October

The rising cost of energy has pushed inflation up to 2.3% in October, above consensus forecasts of 2.2%, according to…

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BRC warns chancellor Budget could cause inflation and job losses

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the latest budget could cause inflation and job losses, in a draft…

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Inflation falls to lowest rate in over three years

UK inflation fell to 1.7% in September, down from 2.2% in August, marking the lowest rate in over three years.This…

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Oliver Bonas profits fall to £6.8m amid high inflation

Oliver Bonas profits dropped to £6.8m for the year ended 31 December 2023 as the company struggled with growing interest…

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