The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Higher food and airfare prices pushed U.K. inflation above expectations in July

July’s inflation rate of 3.8% means that if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.80.

Consumer Prices Index inflation increased to 3.8% in July, from 3.6% in June, the Office for National Statistics said.

Housebuilders were among today’s biggest FTSE 100 index fallers after a hot inflation print contributed to a mood of risk aversion in London.

Fuel and air fares also pushed up annual July rate, making interest rate cuts less likely this year

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