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Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation

Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

* Added: + Alcohol-free beer + Houmous + Motorhomes + Dashboard cameras + Pet grooming services
* Removed: + Sheets of wrapping paper (replaced by rolls of wrapping paper) + 18 other items not specified in the text The changes reflect a shift towards healthier lifestyle choices, with items like houmous and non-alcoholic beer added to the basket due to their growing popularity. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that the changes will help to keep the inflation basket up to date with changing consumer spending habits and technological advancements.