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How the rate of inflation has changed for everyday groceries and services

Source: PA Wire

UK inflation fell to a fresh low of nearly two-and-a-half years last month thanks to a sharp slowdown in price rises for food and eating out.

The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows annual food price inflation fell to its lowest level for two years, at 5% in February.

The cost of eating out in restaurants and cafes also eased back, with

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