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Jeremy Hunt raises hope of new tax cut and lower mortgage rates as inflation falls faster than expected

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt raised hope of new tax cuts and lower mortgage rates on Wednesday as inflation fell faster than expected.

UK inflation dropped to the lowest level in more than two years as the growth in food prices eased for cash-strapped households.

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