Katie59
Much of the cost rise has been due to the disruption due to Covid and recently the Ukraine war. Also Brexit changes, shortage of drivers and other labour, not just farms, hospitality and industry as well. UK farm output is lower due to new farm policy so more imports, all having to be bought with a weak sterling.
The latest inflation figures look very optimistic, I’m expecting it to get worse before they get better in 3 or 4 yrs time. Next winter with high fuel prices will be a challenge for sure.
Every country in Europe and elsewhere is having to deal with the impact of COVID and the war in Ukraine. They have different ways of dealing with it, and some are better than others.
There's only one having to deal with Brexit. The same one that are making a right pigs ear out of supporting people through the cost of living crisis.
As for inflation looking good for 3 or 4 years time, some of us won't be here by then.