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Shop Prices Climb as Inflation Pressures Persist in 2026

1/6/2026

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Shop prices rose to 0.7% in December, up from 0.6% in November.
Food inflation rose to 3.3% and non-food prices fell 0.6%.
The British Retail Consortium warned retailers may struggle to keep prices down in 2026.
Chief Executive Helen Dickinson said falling energy prices and better crop supply could ease pressures, but higher public policy costs will sustain inflation.
Britain's minimum wage will rise 4.1% in April, increasing employer costs.

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Story summary

Shop prices rose to 0.7% in December, up from 0.6% in November.
Food inflation rose to 3.3% and non-food prices fell 0.6%.
The British Retail Consortium warned retailers may struggle to keep prices down in 2026.
Chief Executive Helen Dickinson said falling energy prices and better crop supply could ease pressures, but higher public policy costs will sustain inflation.
Britain's minimum wage will rise 4.1% in April, increasing employer costs.