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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Holly Williams

Why has inflation jumped higher and what does it mean for households?

UK inflation has hit its highest level since the start of last year after a flurry of painful bill rises for households.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation hit 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and the highest since January 2024.

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