>"A surge in cases has alarmed many residents. But the government’s mixed messaging about whether it will impose a lockdown has also been destabilizing."

"Move by government statisticians follows analysis by UK poverty activist of impact on poorest families"

"Political fecklessness in face of rising prices is not unique to the current surge."

>"Policy change follows similar move by Ikea as UK retailers seek to limit Covid-related costs"

"The major supermarket chains are ignoring the impact of higher raw material and freight costs because they want to offer the _...Read More_

"Public mockery as problems with deliveries and a move to fewer product lines result in empty shelves"

"Food suppliers are cutting pack sizes and raising checkout prices in response to rising costs"

"With inflation set to rise, alongside the cost of shopping and transport, the economic fallout will squeeze Britons’ budgets"

US rivals remain keen, but with profits under pressure, some wonder if the supermarket is really worth a £7bn offer.

"Retail data shows 0.4% month-on-month increase in August, with 0.6% rise in non-food"

"Britain’s bout of mini-stagflation continues as businesses face supply and demand constraints"

"This international hodgepodge strikes many shoppers and food purveyors as antiquated. But doing away with it isn’t as easy as it might sound."

"Supermarkets use their influence over what we eat to promote high-margin, low-nutrition foods."

>"Supermarket says supplies of salad and beer running low amid trouble hiring drivers and staff self-isolating"