Parents seek out school uniform deals, cutting average spend to £54.53 Overall grocery inflation in Great Britain rises to 2.3%, as Ocado and Lidl gain market share The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Grocery price inflation slows to lowest rate since December 2024 Shoppers made 497 million trips to the supermarket over the four weeks to July 12, the highest figure recorded since March 2020. The Independent UK · Jul 21
Grocery price inflation eases concerns about impact of Middle East crisis Supermarket prices were 3% higher than a year ago in June, down from May’s 3.1% and April’s 3.8%, figures from Worldpanel by Numerator show. Evening Standard · Jun 23
Grocery price inflation holds steady at 4.3% Just over 40% of shoppers bought at least one pack of hot cross buns in the past four weeks and 30% bought at least one Easter egg, Worldpanel said. Evening Standard · Mar 31
Surprise jump in UK grocery inflation makes interest rate cut less probable ECB says Middle East war could cause higher inflationary pressure and warns of potential ‘sharp drop in output’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Grocery price inflation rises to 4.3% in blow to households The increase follows four consecutive months of falls, according to Worldpanel by Numerator figures. Evening Standard · Mar 3
UK shoppers buy more fruit and yoghurt in healthy start to 2026 Britons cut back in January after record grocery spending in December, turning to own-label products The Guardian - UK · Feb 3
Grocery price inflation eases to lowest level since April In January almost a quarter of shoppers (23%) sought high-protein food and 26% looked for high-fibre products, a survey for Worldpanel found. Evening Standard · Feb 3
UK shoppers eye bargains as grocery price inflation drops Spending on promotional items also surged by 10.9 per cent year-on-year The Independent UK · Feb 3
Festive food for less: Christmas dinner with all the cost trimmings From choosing frozen turkey to shopping supermarket specials, festive lunch need not break the household budget The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025
Christmas dinner set to cost less this year in rare boost for shoppers New research has revealed how much a standard Christmas dinner will cost British households The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Britons face higher chocolate prices but average cost of Christmas dinner falls Supermarkets investing heavily in promotional deals to pull in customers, Worldpanel finds The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
Grocery price inflation climbs as shoppers drop environmentally friendly choices The figure has nudged back up to 5.2% from last month’s 4.9%, according to Worldpanel by Numerator, formerly Kantar. Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
Grocery price inflation falls slightly for second consecutive month Prices are 4.9% higher than a year ago, according to latest figures. Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025 UK grocery inflation jumps to highest level in 15 months Increase of 4.1% in past month driven by rising cost of chocolate, butter and sun cream, says Kantar
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025 UK supermarkets spend hundreds of millions on promotions in price war Nearly 30% of total spending by biggest chains over four weeks was on special offers and discounts, says Kantar
Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025 Asda at risk of being overtaken by Aldi as UK's third largest grocer Promotional sales ramped up to 28.2% of total grocery spending last month
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025 UK food inflation increases as shoppers buy Easter eggs early Lidl and Ocado grow strongly, but Asda loses market share despite recent reset, Kantar figures show
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025 UK food price inflation hits 3.7%, the highest level since March Supermarkets celebrate bumper Christmas as households’ spending reaches record £460 on average
Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025 Grocery spending reaches new high as inflation jumps to 3.7% The average household made nearly 17 separate supermarket trips last month, Kantar reported.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 Christmas dinner cost rise revealed as price of one ingredient soars The cost of turkey and vegetables is behind the rise, as farmers battle higher energy costs and a looming higher bill for workers
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024 Cost of average Christmas dinner up 6.5% on last year Sales across the supermarkets are expected to exceed £13 billion over the four weeks of December for the first time.
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024 Grocery inflation rises again as household supermarket trips hit four-year high Supermarket prices were 2.3% higher than a year ago in October, up slightly on September’s 2% increase, Kantar said.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024 Back-to-school shopping drives up grocery spending in Great Britain Sales of fromage frais, cereal and fruit bars rise 14% over last week of August compared with a year ago
International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2024 International Student In London Struggles To Pay For Groceries: '£30 Is Not A Big Deal For You, But Is A Week's Worth Of Groceries For Me' As an international student from India, Varisha Tariq encountered substantial financial challenges while pursuing her studies in the UK.