Inflation basket update sees e-bikes added but alcopops drowning their sorrows

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The ONS says its update to the basket of goods and services used to measure inflation reflect the 'evolving choices of consumers, the rise of new technology and an increasing awareness of our health and environment.'

Men's belts and electric bikes are in while many CDs and alcopops are out, in the annual update to the basket of goods and services used to calculate inflation.

The ONS said that also joining the basket for the first time were home security cameras and frozen berries - used to blend home-made smoothies.

 

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I won’t be affected by inflation then.. I don’t and won’t be buying an e-bike.

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