McDonald's will increase price of some menu items due to 'incredibly challenging times'

A McDonald's boss has announced that the fast food chain will raise the price of some of its menu items due to rising inflation.

The move comes as the soaring cost of living and rising inflation has seen the price of goods increase all across the UK. McDonald's Chief Executive Office Alistair Macrow has said that this has increased pressure on the chain's restaurants and suppliers.

Price increases of some items will come into effect this summer, with the cheeseburger rising in price for the first time in 14 years, going from 99p to £1.19. While some other items 'impacted most by inflation' will rise between 10p and 20p, not all items will be affected.

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Mr Macrow said "We know things are tough right now. We’re living through incredibly challenging times and we’re all seeing the cost of everyday items, such as food and energy, increase in a way many of us have never experienced. Just like you, our company, our franchisees who own and operate our restaurants, and our suppliers are all feeling the impact of rising inflation.

"Although we’re seeing increasing costs, we’re committed to developing and rewarding our people, supporting our suppliers and the 25,000 British and Irish farmers we work with, and continuing to help invest in community programmes up and down the country. At times like this, we know that providing great value is important.

"Since we opened in the UK in 1974, we’ve committed to offering great tasting food at affordable prices, and that commitment will not change. But, today’s pressures mean, like many, we’re having to make some tough choices about our prices.

"This summer, our restaurants will be