Inflation in UK shops falls to lowest level in nearly two years


Overall shop prices rose 2.5% in February from a year ago. — Bloomberg

London: Inflation in British stores slowed to the lowest level since March 2022, signalling further respite for households as retailers doubled down on promotions and passed on lower costs.

Overall shop prices rose 2.5% in February from a year ago, compared with a 2.9% annual increase the prior month, marking a ninth consecutive monthly decline, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

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