How inflation eased for a range of items in January – and where it accelerated - Most groceries continue to be more expensive than a year ago, though prices are not rising as fast as they were.

Price rises slowed last month across a range of everyday groceries, including cheese, pasta and breakfast cereals, which helped the UK’s overall rate of inflation drop to its lowest level since May.

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