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Achterberg attributed some of the increases to improved transparency, since many of the scorecards award points for that.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Williams of The Wall Street Journal reported that despite single-digit inflation for its ingredients, Chipotle executives are considering further price increases while aiming to remain attractive to cost-conscious consumers.

But nursery leaders warn the increases will not be enough to cover rising National Insurance contributions and minimum wage staffing costs.

But the process for an equity injection cannot be finalised until Ofwat makes a final decision on bill increases in mid-December.

When tariffs are imposed, the cost of everything from home goods to electronics increases.