Food prices rise more than expected in last 12 months

It comes as part of a higher-than-expected jump in inflation during the year

Alex Black
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Food prices rise more than expected in last 12 months

Rising food prices at retail mean the cost of buying groceries is 3.3% more than a year ago, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. Staple products including meat,...

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