UK Inflation Basket Update: VR Headsets Join, DVD Rentals Excluded

The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently unveiled its latest adjustments to the basket of goods used to calculate consumer price inflation, with notable entries that reflect changing consumer habits in the digital age. The inclusion of virtual reality (VR) headsets marks a significant shift towards incorporating modern technological devices, while the removal of DVD rentals underscores a decline in traditional entertainment consumption methods.

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