Changes to the basket of goods and services from January 2017
Replacements - product directly substitutes an already existing product (in brackets)
● | TV up to 40" | (TV small up to 26") | |
● | TV greater than 40" | (TV mid-range 32"-42") | |
● | Potatoes 7.5kg | (10kg potatoes) |
Additions - the new product is brought into the index in addition to the existing products
● | Girl's dress |
● | Single item of cutlery |
● | Fish ready meals & fish products |
● | Craft beer, take home bottle |
● | Candle |
● | Other products for pets |
● | Champagne, take home bottle |
● | Ladies' trainers & runners |
● | Hake – fresh |
● | Avocado |
● | Melon |
● | Sweet potatoes |
● | Mat |
● | Burger & bun - eat in |
● | Cakes, pastries & other dessert items-eat in |
● | Pasta & noodles - eat in |
● | Pizza - eat in |
● | Soup - eat in |
● | Children’s dry haircut |
● | Electronic cigarette refills/liquids |
● | Security services |
● | Services of medical analysis laboratories & x-ray centres |
● | Other medical products |
● | Children's activities |
● | Streaming services |
● | Stockbrokers' fees |
● | E-Readers |
Deletions
– the product has been removed due to declining popularity
● | Bread and cake mixes |
● | Fresh fillet of whiting |
● | Fresh fillet of plaice |
● | Lamb gigot chops |
● | Disinfectant-first aid |
● | Girls' skirt |
● | Crockery combi service set |
● | Computer and office furniture |
● | Ladies' body shapers |
● | Ladies' 2 piece suit |
● | Deep fat fryer |
● | Ear piercing |
● | Clock radio |
● | Smart TVs* |
● | Home cinema surround sound |
● | MP4 docking station |
● | CD (R&RW) |
● | Film or memory card |
● | White spirit |
● | Disposable camera |
● | Camcorder |
● | Photo development |
● | Alteration to trousers |
● | Gents - wash, cut and blowdry |
● | Ladies - perm/bodywave |
● | Library charges |
● | Other vehicle costs |
– the product has been removed from an over covered expenditure category of the basket
● | Petroleum jelly |
● | Shoe polish or liquid |
● | Matches |
● | Clingfilm |
● | Dental floss |
● | Carving knife |
● | Cutlery set |
● | Bottle opener |
● | Ironing board |
● | Chopping board |
● | Baking utensil |
● | Sweeping brush |
● | Clothes line |
● | Flashlight |
● | Pillow case |
● | Tea towel |
● | Hammer |
● | Screwdriver |
● | Envelopes |
● | Refill pad |
● | Sellotape |
● | Lead pencil |
● | Motorised toy |
Modifications and extensions – addition to an already existing product (in brackets)
● | Wine-bar (standard glass or 187 ml bottle) | (Wine-bar (187 ml bottle)) | |
● | Fortified wine, take home bottle | (Sherry, take home bottle) | |
● | Knitting/sewing accessory | (Sewing accessories) | |
● | Downloads and other internet services | (Music downloads) |
Combinations – combining of two already existing products (in brackets)
● | Cooker | (Gas cooker and electric cooker) | |
● | Shoe repairs | (Ladies shoe repairs and men’s shoe repairs) | |
● | Pre-recorded media | (DVD pre-recorded and CD album) |
Renaming of an already existing product (in brackets)
● | Shellfish not frozen | (Fresh/chilled shellfish) | |
● | Fire handy packs/fire logs | (Fire handy packs) |
Splits – splits of an already existing product (in brackets)
● | Red wine, take home bottle | (Wine, take home bottle) | |
● | Rose wine, take home bottle | (Wine, take home bottle) | |
● | Sparkling wine, take home bottle | (Wine, take home bottle) | |
● | White wine, take home bottle | (Wine, take home bottle) | |
● | Sparkling mineral water - bottled | (Mineral water) | |
● | Still mineral water – bottled | (Mineral water) | |
● | Letter handling services | (Postage) | |
● | Other postal services | (Postage) | |
● | Bundled telecommunication services – double | (Bundled telephone and internet) | |
● | Bundled telecommunication services - triple | (Bundled telephone and internet) | |
● | Legal services | (Professional and legal services) | |
● | Other professional services | (Professional and legal services) |
*Up to December 2016, Smart TVs were priced as a separate item to standard TVs. Due to their increased popularity and extensive availability they have been incorporated into the two new TV sizes being priced. Therefore the separate item has been deleted from the basket of goods and services.