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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Karl Matchett

Inflation holds steady but soaring price of beef, coffee and chocolate drives up food bills

UK inflation remained unchanged last month at 3.8 per cent, official figures show, but consumers are still facing rising food and drink costs on some of the most popular everyday items like coffee and chocolate.

Food and drink price rises have accelerated for the fifth month in a row, in another hit to the poorest households, with the chancellor admitting that many people are “finding it tough”.

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