[British government talks with heads of food production and retail enterprises to deny the introduction of food price restrictions] the British government said it was in talks with the heads of food production and retail enterprises on food price inflation, but denied that food price restrictions would be introduced. Food prices in Britain have remained firm. Overall consumer price inflation in the UK fell to 8.7 per cent in April from 10.1 per cent in March, mainly due to falling energy prices. But inflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages has proved more resilient, at 19.1 per cent in April, almost the same as 19.2 per cent in March. The Office for National Statistics (Office for National Statistics) said this was the highest level in 45 years. (CNBC)