UK inflation falls to 3.6% in October but wider economic backdrop ‘remains fragile’

Ahead of Autumn Budget UK inflation rose by 3.6% in the 12 months to October 2025, down from 3.8% in September, strengthening the case for a further rate cut from the Bank of England next month. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Prices index (CPI) rose by 0.4% in October 2025, compared to a jump of 0.6% during the same …

Inflation stands still at 3.8% as Budget tax plans come into focus

Commentators say chancellor should be wary of inflationary tax measures after consumer price index comes in under expectations. Inflation stood still at 3.8% in September, coming in under expectations ahead of a Budget next month that will include tax rises. Consumer price index (CPI) figures released this morning showed prices had not risen quite as much as the 4% predicted …

UK inflation lowers to 2.5% in December

Down from 2.6% in November The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropped to 2.5% in December, below FactSet’s consensus of 2.8% for the month. According to data from the Office for National Statistics today (15 January), the downward trend was driven by restaurants and hotels, with the latter recording a 1.9% decline in prices over the month, as opposed to …