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The numbers behind the noise
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Cost of Living

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Cost of Living

Why Does Everything Cost £2 More This Year Than Last?

While headlines focus on scandals, your weekly shop quietly got more expensive. The numbers reveal how inflation crept back into British wallets in 2025.

21 February 2026 · Office for National Statistics
Cost of Living

Why Is Your Money Worth 24% Less Than Four Years Ago?

While politicians debate youth minimum wage rises, Britain's cost-of-living crisis has quietly erased a quarter of your purchasing power since 2021. The numbers reveal the real story.

19 February 2026 · Office for National Statistics