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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Isaac

Inflation hits fresh 40-year high -OLD

Independent

UK inflation has hit a fresh 40 year high, climbing 9.1 per cent in the 12 months to May, up from 9 per cent in April.

The ongoing surge is partly driven by energy costs, after an increase of £700 a-year in energy bills came into force last month.

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