Almost €800 increase in price of basket of goods could 'break' families this winter

Kantar warned consumers that the price of a basket of goods will rise by €768 per annum up to €7,753 unless they make changes to how they shop. 

A hike of almost €800 per year in the price of a basket of everyday goods could be enough to "break" many  households this winter, consumer experts have warned.

The latest figures from market research specialists Kantar show inflation at the high street supermarkets hit just under 12% year-on-year in the 12 weeks up to September 4. The increases represent the highest rate of inflation on consumer goods since Kantar began tracking prices in 2008.