P-RICE RISING?

Curry lovers across Britain could face higher meal bills as rice soared by 30 per cent to a record global high.

The increase came after Egypt, a major world rice exporter, imposed a ban on selling its product abroad to keep local prices down. Worldwide stocks are at their lowest since 1976 and half the amount in 2000. A spokesman for Britain's Indian restaurants said owners will try to hold prices for now.

Reference: Propeller