The price of love is among those impacted by the cost of living crisis, research suggests. Romantics across the country celebrating Valentine’s Day this year could be in for a surprise. Analysis by trade union body the TUC found that the cost of traditional Valentine’s gifts have all risen faster than wages – which grew by 4.5% in the last year. For example, over the past year the average price of a steak to be cooked at home has risen by 27.2%, chocolate has soared by 15.5%, and the cost of