Cost of Easter rises in UK as inflation hits chocolate eggs and hot cross buns

Traditional roast lamb will also make a bigger dent this year as lamb and goat prices climb by 9.4%

The cost of Easter has soared by nearly a quarter compared with last year, as inflation hits popular items including chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, analysis suggests.

While millions prepare to celebrate over the Bank Holiday weekend, research compiled by the Labour party found bills for supermarket staples will be, on average, 23% higher.