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UK Food Inflation Hits 4.5% Amid Economic Struggles
7/16/2025
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Story summary
- UK food inflation reached 4.5% annually, the highest since February 2024, due to poor harvests and rising employment costs.
- Overall inflation rose to 3.6% in June, exceeding forecasts.
- Households retain a 10.9% savings ratio despite increasing energy and water bills.
- The Bank of England struggles to balance inflation control with economic growth amid a slowing labor market.
