Tag: Office for National Statistics
UK inflation rate continues downwards trend
Overall inflation in the UK has continued to fall downwards according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, with a drop in fuel costs pushing this along.
Inflation falls ahead of Reeves’ spring statement
Seasonal events such as Valentine's helped to boost Scottish sales in February as the overall inflation figure saw a small dip by the end of the month.
Concerning start to 2025 as inflation hits a 10-month high
While inflation hit a 10-month high at the end of January, it did little to dampen Scottish spirits as many families embraced local celebrations in earnest.
Inflation falls to a new low
Consumer inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in over three year, despite some price rises in the dairy category, and has built shopper confidence.
Inflation hits key Bank of England target
Prices across confectionery and chocolate have taken a dip according to the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics.
Promising outlook for the summer as inflation falls
Pressure on retail continues to drop as the ONS reports the lowest yearly rate in CPIH in nearly three years, providing an ample growth opportunity.
Inflation sustains for January
Consumer inflation has sustained for January 2024 according to the Office for National Statistics, despite drops in food and alcohol prices.
Hope for the Golden Quarter at Christmas, say analysts
The worst of inflation appears to be easing, according to official figures. And despite high prices, analysts are predicting a strong Christmas performance.
Business rates freeze urged by SRC
Scottish retailers could face a £43million tax hike after the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics – and the Scottish Retail Consortium is now calling for a business rates freeze.
Support for the sector is demanded of the new FM
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has demanded more support for producers in Scotland as food inflation breaks a new record high.
Food pushes inflation up
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that rising food prices were the second largest contribution to the increase in inflation.
Consumers cutting back
Consumers have been cutting back on their shops as inflation pushes into the double digits.
Variation in food inflation
Experimental Office for National Statistics data have found considerable variation when it comes to food and drink price inflation among lowest-priced foods.
Vaping can soar in store
As more and more adult smokers make the switch, opportunities open up for convenience retailers
Soft drinks contribute £11bn
BRITAIN’S soft drinks industry, under fire from some health activists who want to cut public use of sugar, sustains over 340,000 jobs and contributes...
Hot chocolate joins basket
BLUEBERRIES, white rum and hot chocolate are just some of the new items in the Office for National Statistics’ “inflation basket”, the collection of...
