UK inflation fell slightly to 9.9% in the 12 months to August, but the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household finances.
Inflation is down from a 40-year high of 10.1% in July - and means Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation is now five times higher than the Bank of England target of 2%.
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation dropped slightly because of a fall in petrol and diesel prices - but food and clothing became more expensive.
