Food costs drive UK shop price inflation to highest level since 2008

Up by 3.1% in June

Valeria Martinez
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Shop price inflation in the UK accelerated to a near 14-year high in June, powered by a sharp rise in food prices as retailers battle rising supply chain expenses and a decline in consumer spending.

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