Day Headlines in Economy News: 2025-08-25
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Chocolate and butter prices help drive food inflation to 18-month high (BBC Economy 2025-08-25 23:10:09)
A survey says food inflation is at its highest level for 18 months, as the cost of staples grow. -
Schools, care homes and sports clubs sold off to pay spiralling council debt (BBC Economy 2025-08-25 23:03:28)
Hundreds of council-owned buildings being sold as local authorities seek to reduce debts of £122bn. -
Half of UK job losses in hospitality, say bosses (BBC Economy 2025-08-25 11:03:22)
Lobby group calls for urgent action to lower taxes, but the government says it is helping establishments.