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Rising Costs Leave Families Craving Small Pleasures
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- Mumsnet discussions show users feel deprived of small pleasures as prices rise.
- They cite dining out and buying flowers as costs bite.
- A poll finds 23% unsure about voting intentions, signaling economic discontent.
- Dining costs have surged; a typical family meal now exceeds £100.
- Takeaway coffee tops £5; 43% of diners report bill shock, inflation persists five months.
