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Food and drink inflation rises again

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UK December annual headline CPI inflation came in at 2.5% versus 2.6% in November, food and drink inflation was 2.0% in December 2024, up 0.5% compared to November 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive month that food and drink prices have accelerated. Products with the…

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