UK Shop Price Inflation Slows Amid Heavy Discounts
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 02:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
Shop price inflation in the UK rose by 1% year-on-year in April, slowing from 1.2% in March, according to The Guardian Business. This is attributed to retailers applying heavy discounts to lure shoppers.
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