A shortage of low-cost labour on which the UK has long been (perhaps too) reliant, and reduced inefficiency (= higher cost of) the import process.
Or, in a word, Brexit.
Everywhere is getting inflation. Supply chain disruption, Ukraine war and a dash of climate change (hasn't really bitten yet compared to the other two). Britain seems to be getting about 5% more than everywhere else.
Or, in a word, Brexit.
Everywhere is getting inflation. Supply chain disruption, Ukraine war and a dash of climate change (hasn't really bitten yet compared to the other two). Britain seems to be getting about 5% more than everywhere else.