Supermarket prices were 2.3% higher than a year ago last month, up slightly on September’s 2% increase but still within “typical levels”, according to analysts Kantar.

Warnings ahead of Christmas from retail analysts show October marked the "biggest" sales month for supermarkets in the UK so far despite food price hikes.

Supermarket prices were 2.3% higher than a year ago last month, a modest increase from September's 2% rise, yet still within 'typical levels', say market experts Kantar