UK shop price inflation slowed to 1.4% in September from 1.5% in August, marginally above the three‑month average of 1.3%, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said. The BRC said the Iran conflict has increased cost pressure on retailers and called on the government for further support; CEO Helen Dickinson warned retailers have absorbed successive cost rises and highlighted a planned April increase in business rates, rising employment costs, energy bills and a packaging tax as risks. Dickinson ur

UK shop price inflation slowed to 1.4% in September from 1.5% in August, marginally above the three‑month average of 1.3%, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said. The BRC said the Iran conflict has increased cost pressure on retailers and called on the government for further support; CEO Helen Dickinson warned retailers have absorbed successive cost rises and highlighted a planned April increase in business rates, rising employment costs, energy bills and a packaging tax as risks. Dickinson urged Chancellor Healy to use the Oct. 28 tax and spending plan to cut business tax burdens to help contain consumer prices.