Vinyl records re-included in UK inflation basket after 32-year absence.

Vinyl records return to UK inflation basket after 32 years, replacing hand sanitiser and Guinness; air fryers, rice cakes, and gluten-free bread also added to reflect changing habits. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) updates its list of goods and services annually to reflect consumer trends and preferences. Vinyl records were removed from the basket in 1992 as CDs and cassettes gained popularity.

March 11, 2024
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