UK inflation has surged to its highest level in 40 years as the cost of living crisis continues to batter UK households.
The consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation rose to 9% in the 12 months to April, according to the Office for National Statistics.
This is up from 7% in the previous month and the highest inflation has been since 1982. The Bank of England has predicted that CPI could rise above 10% this year.
