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Love in time of inflation: How much will Valentine's Day set you back?

According to the latest data from Britain's Office of National Statistics, eating at restaurants in December cost 9.4 per cent more than last year

Love in time of inflation: How much will Valentine’s Day set you back?
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This Valentine’s Day is set to look different after a year of record food inflation that has sent up prices of everything from flowers to chocolates and dining in restaurants.

Covid-era supply chain logjams and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have meant that Britons paid a record 16.7 per cent more for food in the four weeks to January 22 compared to the same period last year, according to research firm Kantar.

As a result, romantic Valentine dinners out will cost more and restaurants are modifying their offerings to attract cash-conscious customers.

Last year, British restaurant chain PizzaExpress offered a three-course

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