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Food inflation at 4.2% this month, with prices increasing at fastest pace for 18 months, says British Retail ConsortiumA “significant” jump in the cost of grocery staples such as eggs and butter is stoking food inflation, according to data pointing to a renewed cost of living squeeze.The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said prices had risen at their fastest pace for 18 months, with food inflation hitting 4.2% this month. This was up from 4% in July and the highest reading since February 2024, according to its monthly shop price monitor. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/aug/26/egg-and-butter-prices-drive-up-uk-food-inflation-as-households-feel-squeeze Author : Lauren Almeida

Andrew Giles to map out plans for more electrical and construction teachers. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the Albanese government tries to curb the cost of the NDIS, a Coalition MP and father of an autistic child has spoken out about how he was in “two minds” about the reform, Australian Associated Press reports.Parents reacted with shock when the federal government announced last week a new scheme called Thriving Kids to serve as a cheaper alternative to the $44bn NDIS.I know that reform is needed. I get that. I understand it,

Pickett fire chars Napa wine country while predicted thunderstorms add to danger of Oregon’s Flat fireWildfires raging in northern California wine country and central Oregon have destroyed multiple homes and threatened thousands more as hot, dry weather created challenges for firefighters battles the blazes.Ten structures – including four homes – have been destroyed in Oregon’s Deschutes County as of Monday, where a wildfire dubbed the Flat fire continues to burn. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/25/california-oregon-pickett-flat-wildfires Author : Guardian staff and agency Publish date : 2025-08-25 17:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.