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UK Annual Inflation Jumps More Than Expected

UK annual inflation jumped more than expected in January (Credit: AFP)

Britain's annual inflation rate rose more than expected last month, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure to the Labour government which is also facing sluggish economic growth.

The Consumer Prices Index jumped to 3.0 percent in January, up from 2.5 percent in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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