14 h. ago Inflation jumps hours after Rachel Reeves more money in every Britons’ pockets

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June - in a blow for the under-fire Chancellor who used a big speech at Mansion House on Tuesday night to promise a more prosperous future for all Britons

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21 h. ago Warning as UK inflation hits highest level for nearly 18 months after unexpected jump

Inflation levels jumped up to 3.6 per cent in June - with annual food price inflation hitting the highest level since February 2024

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22 h. ago Why has inflation risen unexpectedly and what does it mean for households?

Official data showed Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May and the highest since January 2024.

Economics

24 h. ago Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%

The “grim” jump in inflation to an 18 month high is not expected to prevent an interest rate cut next month

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24 h. ago Inflation jumps to highest level for nearly 18 months as food prices rise again

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May.

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24 h. ago Inflation latest: June figures show unexpected rise to 3.6% as fuel and food costs continue to increase

Latest on UK figures data plus stock markets updates, business and money news on Wednesday

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25 h. ago UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.6% driven by food and fuel prices

Annual increase in June follows two months of negative growth and with speculation mounting over tax risesBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation unexpectedly rose in June driven by fuel and food prices, according to official figures, underscoring the challenge facing the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.The Office for National Statistics said the consumer prices index rose by 3.6% last month, up from a reading of 3.4% in May. City economists had forecast an unchanged reading. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Inflation latest: June figures show unexpected rise to 3.6% as fuel costs continue to increase

Latest on UK figures data plus stock markets updates, business and money news on Wednesday

Economics

25 h. ago UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.6% as Labour faces economic scrutiny

Annual increase in June follows two months of negative growth and with speculation mounting over tax risesBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation unexpectedly rose in June, according to official figures, adding to the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the consumer prices index rose by 3.6% last month, up from a reading of 3.4% in May. City economists had forecast an unchanged reading. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Inflation latest: June CPI figures to be released as food costs continue to increase

Latest on UK figures data plus stock markets updates, business and money news on Wednesday

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40 h. ago Inflation jumped in June hitting its highest mark in months amid Trump’s tariffs threat

Inflation rose 0.3 percentage points in the last month and 2.7 percent in the past year

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40 h. ago US inflation rose in June as Trump’s tariffs start to show in prices

Inflation remains far below the peaks seen three years ago, when price increases reached as high as 9%Inflation accelerated in June as the impacts of Donald Trump’s tariffs slowly started to show in US prices.Business leaders have said for months that the high, volatile rates of Trump’s tariffs will force companies to raise consumer prices. Prices remained stable in the spring, particularly as many of Trump’s highest tariffs were paused; however, they started increasing in May and have continued to rise in June. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Inflation jumped last month hitting its highest mark in months amid Trump’s tariffs threat

Inflation rose 0.3 percentage points in the last month and 2.7 percent in the past year

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2 w. ago House prices see biggest monthly fall since 2023 as buyers demand big discounts

A hike to stamp duty bills, a rush of homes for sale and a squeeze on household finances have all contributed to the recent decline in the property market.

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3 w. ago Supermarket essentials including butter, chocolate and meat continue to surge in price

Food price inflation rose to 4.7% in the four weeks to 15 June - the highest level since March - with some of the steepest increases hitting staple items

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3 w. ago Consumer confidence up in June amid ‘dark shadow’ of inflation and war

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index rose two points but remains firmly in negative territory at minus 18.

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4 w. ago House prices in every London borough after unexpected jump in average property value

The annual rate of house price growth fell to 3.5% in April, from 7.0% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.

Society

4 w. ago Average London property prices unexpectedly jumped by more than £14,000 in April

The average cost of a home in the capital rose 2.6% during the month from £552,402 to £566,614 according to the Land Registry .

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