One in 10 young adults has admitted to stealing items from supermarket self-checkouts in the cost of living crisis.
have all risen in recent months, exacerbated by sluggish economic growth and slow wage growth.
There's only so much coupon-clipping and hunts for discount yellow stickers that Brits can do, says ZipZero chief executive Mohsin Rashid.'With one in five adults seeking financial support, and double this number for young adults, there can be no doubt that food inflation is raising poverty levels in the country.
'The resilience and tenacity of Britons have been remarkable, with many finding new savvy ways to cut spending. But we are running out of room to manoeuvre. 'With a staggering number of adults actively turning to petty theft and food banks to reduce costs, food inflation is changing social norms and redefining life standards in the UK.'
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