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Is food inflation higher in Europe than in the UK?
UK food prices are rising at a slower rate than other countries, according to government minister Mel Stride. But is he right? In an interview discussing food price inflation with BBC Radio 4, Mr Stride said: "In Germany, Portugal and Sweden it's running at about 20%, so higher than it is here." However, his figures are out of date. Inflation is the rate at which food prices are rising, generally measured as an annual figure. The most recent figures for the four countries in question cover the year to April 2023. But as the chart above reveals, the UK recorded a higher food inflation rate than the others. Mr Stride ... (full story)