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What does the inflation drop mean for households?
With more analysis on that inflation target of 2% being reached, our economics correspondent Helia Ebrahimi is here.
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Inflation falls to Bank of England 2 per cent target
It’s taken nearly three years, but the inflation rate has finally fallen back to the Bank of England’s target.
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Inflation falls to lowest level in three years but do we feel better off?
Why has the Prime Minister announced an early election now? Mr Sunak’s mind could have been made up after today’s encouraging inflation figures showing the steepest fall for almost three years.
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Inflation falls to lowest rate since 2021 in UK
Inflation has fallen to 3.2%, the lowest rate since September 2021 and driven by prices dropping for food items like meat, crumpets and chocolate biscuits. But forecasters had hoped it would fall by more. And that’s intensified concerns that the Bank of England may delay any interest rate cuts to later in the year.
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Is fall in inflation sign of economic turning point?
Is the fall in inflation a sign of the turning point in our economy which the government keeps talking about?
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As inflation hits lowest level since 2021, how’s this business fairing?
Inflation eased back by more than expected last month to its lowest level since September 2021. Official figures showed Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3.4 per cent in February, boosting hopes that a cut in interest rates could happen within months. The rate is down from 4 per cent in January, thanks to the…
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Crisps, crackers and cake prices steady inflation
Inflation has held steady at four percent – surprising many economists, who expected rising energy bills to push it up last month.
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Unexpected inflation rise could delay interest rate cuts
There’s been an unexpected increase in the rate of inflation. It’s the first rise in inflation for 10 months and could mean that the Bank of England delays any cuts in interest rates this year.
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FactCheck: what is the UK’s new inflation rate, why has it risen and how is it calculated?
Inflation has risen unexpectedly for the first time in almost a year. FactCheck takes a look.
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‘Inflation may be coming down, but the cost of living crisis is far from over’, says executive director of progressive think tank
Earlier we spoke to Carys Roberts, the executive director of the progressive think tank the IPPR. We began by asking her if she thought the latest inflation figures were good news.
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Inflation at its lowest level for over two years
Inflation fell faster than expected last month, to 3.9%, bringing it down to its lowest level for over two years. Falling fuel prices and slower rises in food prices were the cause.
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UK inflation falls to lowest level for more than two years, but are prices getting cheaper?
UK inflation has fallen sharply to 4.6% in October, according to new figures – its lowest level for more than two years.
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Inflation falls unexpectedly, raising hopes for business
Inflation has fallen unexpectedly, raising hopes that financial pressure on families and businesses may be easing.
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How does the UK’s inflation compare to the rest of the world?
Well, it’s not just the UK. Rising prices have been causing problems for other developed economies too.
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‘We still have real challenges we need to grip to get core inflation down,’ says Chief Secretary to the Treasury
We spoke to John Glen, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and began by asking him why core inflation, which excludes energy and food, remains so high.
