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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Boost for interest rates cut as fuel price drop helps inflation tumble to 3%

UK inflation has fallen to the lowest level in nearly a year after a drop in airfares, petrol and food prices – paving the way for interest rates cuts as soon as next month.

Official figures show inflation tumbled to 3 per cent in January, with economists predicting it is now on track to drop to the government target – 2 per cent – by April.

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