UK inflation: how everyday items and services shot up in price

Basics such as eggs, bread and drinks are in a basket of items that rose at over twice December’s 10.5% inflation rate. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images

The UK’s inflation rate fell for a second month in December, dropping to 10.5%. But households remain under pressure as prices continue to rise for a wide range of goods and services.

Despite the fall in the headline rate, food and non-alcoholic drinks jumped by a collective 16.8%, the fastest annual rate of increase since 1977. Price rises for restaurant meals and overnight stays in hotels also accelerated.