As March comes to an end, April marks the start of a new financial year for many and with that comes price increases.
The rate of inflation has hit 6.2 per cent, the highest in 30 years, and Bank of England warns that in the coming months it could reach a record breaking 7.4 per cent, forcing food prices up.
This is due to a concoction of factors including the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, energy and fuel costs. The Russia - Ukraine war has also caused oil and fuel prices to rise again and future rates are uncertain due to the conflict.
