Inflation holds steady at 3.8%

Inflation remains stuck at 3.8 per cent in August, highlighting the “sustained nature of UK price pressure”.The latest data from the Office for National Statistics found the consumer price index rose by 3.8 per cent in the 12 months to August 2025. This marks the same level as was reported in July. Food inflation increasing to 5.1 per cent in …

UK inflation unexpectedly rises to 3.6% for June

Increases from 3.4% in May UK inflation rose to 3.6% in June, according to data from the Office for National Statistics, up from 3.4% in May. This figure came in above expectations from economists polled by Reuters, who had forecast the UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) would remain unchanged from last the previous month.  Month-on-month, alcohol and tobacco saw a significant …

UK inflation falls again

After a long stretch of economic unease, UK inflation has continued its downward trajectory, with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) falling to 2.6% in the year to March, according to the latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the second consecutive monthly decline and comes in lower than market expectations — a welcome development for households and …

Inflation rises to 3% in January

The higher-than-expected rise adds to the Bank’s challenges when considering interest rates. UK consumer prices index (CPI) inflation rose to 3% in January, an above-expectation increase that adds to the Bank of England’s challenges in managing monetary policy.  According to the Office for National Statistics, rising petrol and food costs drove inflation. Private schools passing on VAT bills to parents …

UK inflation jumps to eight-month high of 2.6%

The rise means it is unlikely the Bank of England will cut rates later this week, analysts say. UK inflation jumped to 2.6% in November, its highest level in eight months. The rise in the Consumer Price Index, from 2.3% in the previous month, was due to higher petrol and clothing prices, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). …

Inflation rises to 2.3% as energy bills grow

Jump in bills drives slight increase in CPI growth in October, with Bank likely to stick to cautious approach to rate cuts. UK inflation rose slightly more than expected to 2.3% in October on the back of a jump in energy prices.  Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth had slowed to 1.7% the previous month, raising some hopes of quicker than …