Average UK food bill rises by £571 a year as grocery inflation hits record

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Supermarket inflation reached a new record of 12.4% last month, adding £571 to annual household bills, with milk and butter seeing some of the biggest price rises.

The market research firm Kantar said the typical annual grocery bill has risen to £5,181 from £4,610. Milk, butter and dog food are among the items affected by the biggest increases, going up in price by 31%, 25% and 29% respectively in the four weeks to 4 September compared with a year earlier.

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