Current grocery inflation and meat prices

Research conducted by Switcher.ie has found that a switch to own-brand products could save a family over €2,000 a year.

With grocery prices rising at a rate of 6.5pc, consumers continue to feel the pinch in early 2026.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, speaks to Matt on The Last Word.

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