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Shop prices fall in August for first time in nearly three years, figures show
Deflation has been driven by retailers cutting prices to get rid of their summer stock, according to influential retail group.
By Anna Wise, PA Business Reporter
Shop price inflation ‘normalising’ one year on from peak, figures show
Prices in April were 0.8% higher than a year earlier, the lowest growth since December 2021, according to figures from the BRC and NielsenIQ.
By Josie Clarke, PA Consumer Affairs Correspondent
Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year
Overall, shop prices were 7.6 per cent higher in July than a year ago, slowing from 8.4 per cent in June, and also the lowest level this year.
Food inflation slows in May after April record, survey suggests
Food inflation fell to 15.4% in the year to May, according to a survey by the British Retail Consortium and Nielsen.
By August Graham, PA Business Reporter
Pubs and restaurants in plea for urgent government action over energy bills
HOSPITALITY Ulster is among a number of industry bodies representing the UK's pubs, bars and restaurants sector which are demanding the government in London to urgently act on crippling energy bills.
By Gary McDonald Business Editor