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VR headsets and pulled pork join UK inflation basket

Virtual reality headsets and pre-cooked pulled pork have joined the list of products used to measure UK inflation while newspaper adverts have been dropped, reflecting the shift in spending habits towards online commerce and convenience options.

“Desire for convenience amid our busy lifestyles also plays a part in this year’s basket changes,” he added, with pre-cooked pulled pork replacing oven-ready gammon pork joints as consumers turn...

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