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Gift Grub: The Basket of Goods Has People Turning To Liveline

Every five years, the CSO updates the 'Basket of Goods', which is their way of measuring the 'Consum...
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8:10 AM - 28 Feb 2024



The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show

Gift Grub: The Basket of Goods Has People Turning To Liveline

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Today FM

8:10 AM - 28 Feb 2024

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Every five years, the CSO updates the 'Basket of Goods', which is their way of measuring the 'Consumer Price Index'. The most recent adjustments have been made and it seems that Swiss Rolls have passed their sell-by date, digital cameras are completely redundant and landline telephones are a thing of the past. However, they have been replaced by smartwatches, vapes, gin and air-fryers. The listeners of Liveline had a lot to say on the matter. Hit play now to hear the full episode.


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