Inflation on toys, furniture and clothing rose to 2.2% last month, the highest rate for 15 years The cost of household goods such as toys, furniture and clothing is rising by the fastest rate in more than 15 years as the impact of the war in Ukraine combines with Covid lockdowns in China. Non-food inflation accelerated to 2.2% in April, up from 1.5% in March, according to the latest shop price index from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and market research group NielsenIQ, the highest rate si...
Ukraine war and China lockdowns drive fastest UK price rises in years
The Guardian - 4 May 2022 03:01
Inflation on toys, furniture and clothing rose to 2.2% last month, the highest rate for 15 years The cost of household goods such as toys, furniture and clothing is rising by the fastest rate in more than 15 years as the impact of the war in Ukraine combines with Covid lockdowns in China. Non-food inflation accelerated to 2.2% in April, up from 1.5% in March, according to the latest shop price index from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and market research group NielsenIQ, the highest rate si...
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