Frozen berries used to blend home-made smoothies are in, while alcopops at the pub are out, according to Britain’s annual update of the goods and services used to calculate consumer price inflation (CPI) data
The ONS said it will no longer collect prices for small digital cameras or some types of compact disc or DVD, as more Britons use their mobile phones to take photos and stream music and video.
However, battery-powered electric bikes and home security cameras will join the list as well as tortilla wraps, green beans, men’s belts and mouthwash. Leaving the index are cooking apples and super-king-size cigarettes – though other types of apple and cigarette will remain.
“The impact of mobile phone technology continues to resonate with the removal of CDs and digital cameras from our basket, reflecting how most of us listen to music and take pictures straight from our phones these days,” ONS statistician Mike Hardie said.
