UK inflation likely to rise again as cigarette and petrol prices tick up

The rate of price rises in the UK is likely to have increased last month, experts have predicted (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

The rate of price rises in the UK is likely to have increased last month, as a hike in tobacco duty and petrol costs drove inflation higher.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will announce the latest monthly Consumer Prices Index (CPI) reading on Wednesday.