Summary
Tesco has increased the price of its meal deal for both Clubcard holders and non-holders. The rise is part of a broader trend of increasing food prices in the UK.
Key Facts
- Tesco has raised the meal deal price for Clubcard holders from £3.60 to £3.85.
- Non-Clubcard holders will pay £4.25, up from £4.
- The price increase is effective from Thursday.
- A premium meal deal is now £5.50 for Clubcard users, £6 for others.
- Food prices in the UK rose 4.9% over the year leading to July.
- Retail costs have risen due to changes like a new packaging tax and increased employment costs.
- The British Retail Consortium warns that new taxes could push prices higher.
- The Bank of England predicts food price inflation to peak at 5.5% later in the year.
