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An Essex mother of three says a Tesco security guard refused her entry during a record UK heat wave because her backless top could leave her exposed; she covered up with a gym jumper and finished shopping, later receiving an apology from Tesco and filing a complaint. The incident highlights heat-related tensions in the UK amid Europe-wide extreme temperatures.
The rate of inflation at UK supermarkets hit a new high of 9% in the year to May, driven by rising prices of coffee, chocolate, and non-food goods. The cost of commodities such as coffee and cocoa has jumped, while prices for fresh food have fallen marginally. The government is in talks about asking supermarkets to cap prices on food items to help with the cost of living, but the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has dismissed caps, stating the government should focus on cutting red tape. Meanwhile, Sainsbury's has cut the cost of more than 40 of its own-brand products.