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March inflation dip offers temporary respite, says BRC

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The latest CPI inflation figures show headline inflation falling to 2.6%, down from 2.8% in the 12 months to February, and food inflation falling to 3.0%. On a monthly basis, CPI rose by 0.3% in March 2025, compared with a rise of 0.6% in March…

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