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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

UK inflation – live: Relief for Reeves ahead of Budget as inflation rate unexpectedly sticks at 3.8%

Rachel Reeves remains under pressure despite being handed a small bonus after data showed inflation remained unchanged in September. Inflation had been forecast to rise as high as 4 per cent by economic experts, but remained at 3.8 per cent.

Fuel prices have contributed to keeping inflation high, but good news for consumers came with food prices falling for the first time since May last year.

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