The Latest Breaking News from Jack Monroe

FOOD writer and activist Jack Monroe has come out in favour of Scottish independence.

Denying people their needs to save a few quid is a false economy, says campaigner Jack Monroe

Since Covid-19 struck, the words “travel” and “chaos” have become almost inseparable. Last year it was driven by red lists, testing requirements and border closures. Today, the issue is staffing.

Other household staples such as minced beef, rice, biscuits and orange juice have also seen a jump in prices.

Inflation watchers may disagree on the details, but consensus is that higher prices will persist

Consumer affairs correspondents across the nation had their quills poised this morning to report that the price of the cheapest foods has risen faster than average. Except, as the Office for National Statistics’ “experimental analysis” shows, that isn’t quite the case.

People on low incomes often rely on budget ranges

New way of gathering figures by ONS highlights cost of living pressures on struggling households

New statistics follow calls from food poverty campaigner Jack Monroe for an overhaul in how inflation is measured