Food Prices

More than half of Scots are cutting back on dining out

Everything to know about Scottish venison - including chef tips

How the cost of living is affecting Scottish fish and chip shops

SNP leader John Swinney has pledged to cap prices for many foods in supermarkets (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Exclusive Former senior SNP MSP says supermarket price cap 'won't work'

M&D’s in Motherwell

Summer attractions VAT cut may spark 'bumper' season for high streets

Greggs latest: Shares rise as new menu picks lure younger customers

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Martyn James: Should I be worried about food prices?

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Anas Sarwar to unveil first 100 day pledges if Labour wins power

First Minister John Swinney at the launch of the SNP Manifesto in the Scottish Elections 2026

John Swinney urges Westminster not to block SNP's food price cap plans

UK inflation held steady at 3.8% in September, defying forecasts of a rise to 4% (Photos: Getty Images)

Food prices fall as inflation stays steady - what it means for you

The increase has been linked to food and hospitality prices. PIC: Julien Behal/PA Wire

Firms warn customers will pay as UK to have highest inflation in G7

The cost of many store cupboard essentials has soared in the UK since the 1970s

How the cost of your shopping basket has changed, from 1960 to today

A woman carries her shopping at a branch of Tesco. Essentials like vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, and fish are driving higher household costs. (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK inflation at 3.8% as food prices rise: what it means for your money

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A major UK supermarket is hiking the cost of its Meal Deal offer to £6

Watch: The supermarket that wins in the cost of living crisis - according to an expert

Economic expert shares where to shop during cost of living crisis

(Photo: SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Rising food prices and cheaper transport costs sees UK inflation hold

The boss of pub giant Mitchells & Butlers says the late-night market is shrinking.

Late night economy "shrinking" as young people's habits change

The annual rate of house price growth remained stable in March.

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Leading UK supermarkets ranked from cheapest to most expensive for Christmas Dinner (Photo: Seventyfour - stock.adobe.com)

Aldi tops list of affordable Christmas dinner

TRNSMT is back - and there are plenty of options when it comes to food after seeing your favourite band.

TRNSMT Food 2024: How much 12 meals and snacks cost at the festival

Essential food items are predicted to significantly increase by 2030. (Photo credit: Stockfotos-MG - stock.adobe.com/Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com)

How much essential food items could cost by 2030

Analysis Markets bet on interest rate cut as early as March after inflation fall

Inflation dropped to 3.9% in November, the lowest level in more than two years. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Inflation drops to lowest level in more than two years

Grocery inflation has fallen again, helping lower costs for shoppers

Breaking Grocery inflation drops again with butter now 16p cheaper

“For many families, it’s difficult enough to have enough food on the table for everyone and now they need to think about how they’ll cover the kids’ meals as they head back to school.”

12 back to school food hacks including yellow sticker offer peak times

A shopper walking through the aisle of a Tesco supermarket. The UK Government wants to encourage supermarket to place a price cap on basic food items such as bread. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Plans for supermarkets to introduce price cap on basic food items such as bread

The price of everyday food products bought at a popular supermarket in February 2022 and again in February 2023 illustrates the cost of living crisis.

This basket of food shows how much food prices have risen in one year

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon. Picture: Fraser Bremner/Scottish Daily Mail/PA

Scottish minister writes open letter on food security to Rishi Sunak

Asda is one of the supermarkets being investigated by the CMA

Supermarkets investigated over food and fuel prices

The Bank of England, above, has a target to peg inflation at about 2 per cent.

Interest rates: Bank of England getting it right and wrong with latest move

Sainsbury’s has cut the price of two popular products

Sainsbury’s cuts price of two everyday products

Brits are being offered clever ways to reduce their weekly food spend by making simple swaps to meals.

7 clever swaps to cut money off your food bill

Being a carer can be a full-time job (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Many carers are living in poverty and struggling with their own health problems

April is shaping up to be a rough month for many, with major price increases scheduled to take effect.

April bill hikes set to cost household £700 annually

Chocolate and sweets prices jump ahead of Easter (Picture: Getty Images/EyeEm)

Chocolate and sweets prices jump ahead of Easter

Food prices have been a contributing factor to rising inflation

Cost of living crisis: Price of pasta, tea and cooking oil soars

The best times to get discounted yellow stickers at supermarkets according to a Tik-Tok whizz

Best time to find yellow stickers at supermarkets according to whizz

Sales of salad and fruit have fallen as people choose cheaper but less healthy food (Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

Cost of living crisis is affecting the health of poorest – Dr Gwenetta Curry

Consumer Prices Index inflation (CPI) reached 10.1% last month, beating expectations, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed. (Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Inflation hits 10.1% as cost of living continues to soar

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UK inflation rates hit near-30 year high

Shoppers in Glasgow.

Christmas: People must ‘take what they can get' amid supply chain problems
Food prices are set to continue to rocket in the new year, while consumers will have to “take what they can get when they can get it” in the face of shortages o...

Mike Russell said Brexit will hit Scots living standards

Scots living standards will be 'hit hard' after Brexit transition

The data shows another 922 restaurants were shut in 2019, which comes after 1,188 closed the previous year

Thousands of restaurant jobs axed in torrid year

Food prices are set to rocket by Â£45 million a week as a result of extreme weather conditions earlier this year.

Food prices to jump Â£45m a week as impact of '˜extreme weather' kicks in

Despite the gloomy economic backdrop, consumers continue to splash the cash. Picture: John Devlin

Martin Flanagan: Consumers remain surprisingly confident

Mark Carney and his Bank of England colleagues are unlikely to respond to soaring inflation by hiking interest rates, writes Martin Flanagan. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Martin Flanagan: Rates unlikely to follow inflation's ascent

Sainsbury's is due to report its annual results on Wednesday. Picture: Toby Williams

Supermarket giants to test high street resilience

Around one in ten people in Scotland are classed as living in 'extreme' poverty. Picture: Michael Gillen/JP

Rising food costs '˜will hit the poorest Scots hardest'

The high street price war is benefiting consumers. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Shoppers cash in as competition drives down prices

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Food for thought over '˜momentous' Brexit vote

The ONS said motor fuel prices were the main driver behind the uptick in CPI

Rate freeze on cards despite one-year high for inflation

Inflation remains at a historic low as consumers enjoy increased spending power. Picture: Getty Images

Food prices keep falling as inflation remains low

Supermarket prices are rising at their slowest rate in a decade. Picture: PA

UK food prices rising at slowest rate in decade

Lidl is providing the major supermarkets with a challenge. Picture: Jane Barlow

Store wars see prices drop for 22nd month

John Lewis reported its biggest ever week of sales in 150 years of trading

Food prices fall ahead of Christmas

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