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Which items saw a jump in inflation in March – and where did it ease?
The annual rate of inflation for petrol is now at its highest since May 2024, while diesel is at its highest level since
UK inflation set to rise after Middle East conflict pushed up fuel prices
Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have risen to 3.3% in March, according to a consensus of experts.
Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn't done
There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips
Jamie and Rebekah Vardy to be focus of new reality show on Leicester exit and libel battle
ITV series will focus on the pair’s move to Italy and the aftermath of the ‘Wagatha Christie’ saga
Starmer and Badenoch clash at PMQs over Mandelson’s vetting – what was said
Starmer and Badenoch clash at PMQs over Mandelson’s vetting – what was said