Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions.

Exercise mats, pre-cooked pulled pork and VR headsets have all been added to the basket of goods used to calculate inflation, the Office for National Statistics confirmed on Tuesday.

The Office for National Statistics said its inflation basket of goods show how consumer spending has evolved over the years.

Pulled pork, virtual reality headsets and yoga mats have been added to the ONS’s basket of goods and services (Facebook/PA) Pulled pork, virtual reality (VR) headsets and yoga mats have been ...