A slowdown last month in the rising cost of energy, air travel and hotels helped offset a jump in inflation for petrol, kitchen appliances and a range of groceries, meaning the UK’s overall rate eased slightly from 3.8% to 3.6%.
The biggest downward pressure on prices came from household gas and electricity, though food and drink inflation rebounded in October after easing back the previous month, rising to 4.9% from 4.5% in September.
