VR headsets, yoga mats and sliders have been added to the inflation basket of goods as DVD rentals and minced turkey got knocked off.
The Office for National Statistics said its inflation basket of goods show how consumer spending has evolved over the years.
Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions.
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