The cost of living has soared in the UK - with a surge in egg, milk and cheese costs pushing food inflation to its highest level for 14 years. The war in Ukraine has continued to help drive up prices at supermarket tills.
No part of the economy has escaped the energy crisis, which has helped push up prices of food and other items. Falling petrol and diesel prices meant the overall inflation rate eased slightly but it remains near a 40-year high, official figures show.
Food prices rose at their fastest pace since 2008 in the year to August. Experts believe that the support on energy bills announced by the Government last week will ensure that inflation does not reach the concerning highs that had been forecast.
