Each year the government compiles a theoretical shopping basket of goods which best reflect the current UK consumers spending habits and for the very first time Blu-ray discs make an appearance.

The Office for National Statistics announced on Monday the outcome of its annual review to reflect changes in lifestyle and the ‘shopping basket’ is split into five categories.  In the technology section the following are included; Freeview Box, MP4 Player, Blu-ray disc, TV rentals and DVD rental internet subscription.

Interestingly, the items removed from the technology section were; MP3 players, DVD film rental, TV, video and DVD rentals!