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Food prices pushed up by hot weather hitting harvest yields, say UK retailers

Rising fruit and vegetable prices contribute to jump in annual food price inflation in June to 3.7%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025

Shop prices return to inflation for first time in almost a year

Overall shop prices were 0.4% higher in June than a year earlier, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Consumer spending slows to lowest growth of the year amid falling confidence

Gaming bucked the faltering sales trend due to popular new releases, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025

Reeves warned employment rights law has already led to hiring freeze and loss of business confidence

The chancellor has found herself under siege as two surveys of businesses reveal a loss of confidence

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

It’s World Immunization Week. How prepared is Canada if vaccines are needed for a new pandemic?

With the global resurgence of many vaccine-preventable diseases, World Immunization Week (April 24-30) provides a timely opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the goal of “Immunization for All.”

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025

Shoplifting offences in England and Wales at highest level ever recorded

Total increased to 516,971 last year, official figures show, but retailers fear data ‘severely underestimates’ problem

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025

Warm weather and Mother’s Day spending gives retailers March boost

Total UK retail sales were up 1.1% year on year in March, despite Easter’s later arrival this year, BRC-KPMG figures show.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Estonian ace Jurgenson scores first BRC win on Carlisle Stages

Three years ago, Romet Jurgenson hadn’t even contested a rally – but on Saturday the Estonian claimed his first British Rally Championship win with victory at the Carlisle Stages.

Autosport · Apr 14, 2025

Food inflation continued to edge up in March

Food prices overall are now 2.4% higher than last March, up from 2.1% in February, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Consumer confidence stabilises as Gen Z prepares to spend

Gen Z – those aged 18 to 27 – expect to spend more than the previous three months in every category, according to BRC-Opinium data.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025