Excluding volatile items like food, energy, alcohol, and tobacco, core inflation also saw a slight increase. The core consumer prices index, which focuses on these more stable categories, rose by 3.7 per cent in the year to June, up from 3.5 per cent in May. 

UK inflation surges to 3.6% in June, exceeding expectations

Britain retailers face renewed cost pressures from government policy, global disruptions, and climate impacts, fueling shop price inflation and challenging both households and the Bank of England economic goals.

UK shop prices climb as supermarkets face tax hikes and food cost surge

Faulty vehicle tax data pushed inflation 0.1 percentage points higher.

UK inflation for April overstated due to data error, statistics department says

Business & Economy: According to the British Retail Consortium, the government’s revenue-raising budget has led to a substantial rise in business costs.

UK food inflation hits one-year high as grocers struggle with rising costs

Business & Economy: This marks the highest level since January 2024 and represents the sharpest monthly rise since 2022, when prices were spiralling above 10 per cent.

UK inflation jumps to 3.5 per cent in April; Trump tariffs and trade tensions add fuel

UK economic output surged by 0.4 per cent in May, exceeding expectations

UK shop price inflation weakest since 2021 ahead of elections

Sunak's inflation victory faces voter doubts

Inflation and a cost of living crisis have grabbed the attention of economists and policy makers since the pandemic. But 2024 seems to have brought some good news for consumers and central bankers. That's because inflation concerns seem to be easing in the u.s., uk, and eurozone.

Inflation eases globally, under central banks' targets

King Charles III of the United Kingdom has delivered his first opening address to Parliament since ascending to the throne, outlining the government's policy priorities in areas ranging from the economy to foreign policy and criminal justice.

UK: Charles III gives 1st speech as King in Houses of Parliament, promises govt to control inflation

UK inflation drops to 6.7 per cent, potentially impacting Bank of England's rate decision

United Kingdom making headway towards pulling itself out of the cost of living crisis. Official figures show a sharp drop in inflation rate to 6.8%. The inflation rate is lowest since February 2022.

UK inflation rate lowest in 18 months, fall in gas & electricity prices in July | World News | WION

Cost of living crisis still looms over the UK. A dissent in the food inflation to 14.9% has eased the lives of vulnerable families. New analysis shows that the price of basic food has left households with two options - either they can pay high bills or put food over the table.

UK: Basic food prices rises, Britons skip meals due to inflation

The cost of living crisis is forcing more university students to take on more hours in their part-time jobs, with most saying that supporting themselves is affecting their studies, according to a new study.

UK 'cost of living': One in three new university goers may live at home this year: Study

The latest inflation rates in the UK gives a sense of ease to Britons as it drops to 8.7%in April from 10.1% in March. The inflation rate stand under 10% for the first time since August last year. However the latest figure released by the Office for National Statistics remain way more than the predicted 8.2% rates. Reports say that the drop took place because the energy rates are slowing down from extreme hikes witnessed an year ago.

UK inflation stagnant at 8.7% pressure on Tory govt to act on soaring price

The pace of price hikes has slowed down to a snail space dropping to its lowest levels since Russia invaded Ukraine right consumer prices in the Eurozone Rose May 6.1 last month compared to more flamboyant seven percent in April it's the slowest dance with inflation since February 2022 when Moscow's Invasion sent Energy prices soaring food prices have decided to cool down their fiery dance moves for the second month in a row on the other hand Energy prices have taken a tumble surprising everyone with their unexpected break dancing skills core inflation has slowed to a four-month low of 5.3 percent.

Inflation Europe whispers slow down amid Russian invasion

According to reports, the UK government is negotiating with large retailers to impose a price restriction on basic foods in an effort to address the country's rising cost of living. According to a voluntary agreement, prices for milk, bread, and other goods could be reduced, according to the BBC. The most recent inflation data for the UK were revealed last week, and it showed that food prices rose 19.1% in April.

UK government plans price cap on essential food

PM Rishi Sunak delivers inflation respite for Britain, food prices fall but still remain high

The London School of Economics (LSE) researchers found that average UK shopping bills have increased by an average of £250, with the cost of food increased by a whopping 25% since 2019. And the LSE study said this rise was down to red tape surrounding trade barriers, which are hampering imports.

Brexit leaves a sour taste on grocery bill in UK

UK inflation falls to 8.7% in April, food prices still remain high

The latest inflation rates in the UK gives a sense of ease to Britons as it drops to 8.7%in April from 10.1% in March. The inflation rate stand under 10% for the first time since August last year. However the latest figure released by the Office for National Statistics remain way more than the predicted 8.2% rates. Reports say that the drop took place because the energy rates are slowing down from extreme hikes witnessed an year ago. Watch to know more in this expert interview with Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam.

UK inflation rates eases after a major U-Turn by IMF

UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak being out of touch with middle class realities in the UK - this comes after Sunak said that the British economy was looking up and people's household incomes were hugely outperforming expectations.

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UK inflation surges to 3.6% in June, exceeding expectations

UK shop prices climb as supermarkets face tax hikes and food cost surge

UK inflation for April overstated due to data error, statistics department says

UK food inflation hits one-year high as grocers struggle with rising costs

UK inflation jumps to 3.5 per cent in April; Trump tariffs and trade tensions add fuel

UK economic output surged by 0.4 per cent in May, exceeding expectations

UK shop price inflation weakest since 2021 ahead of elections

Sunak's inflation victory faces voter doubts

Inflation eases globally, under central banks' targets

UK: Charles III gives 1st speech as King in Houses of Parliament, promises govt to control inflation

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UK inflation drops to 6.7 per cent, potentially impacting Bank of England's rate decision

UK inflation rate lowest in 18 months, fall in gas & electricity prices in July | World News | WION

UK: Basic food prices rises, Britons skip meals due to inflation

UK 'cost of living': One in three new university goers may live at home this year: Study

UK inflation stagnant at 8.7% pressure on Tory govt to act on soaring price

Inflation Europe whispers slow down amid Russian invasion

UK government plans price cap on essential food

PM Rishi Sunak delivers inflation respite for Britain, food prices fall but still remain high

Brexit leaves a sour taste on grocery bill in UK

UK inflation falls to 8.7% in April, food prices still remain high

UK inflation falls to 8.7% in April, food prices still remain high

UK inflation rates eases after a major U-Turn by IMF

UK inflation at 10-year-high, says report; PM Rishi Sunak claims economy is looking up | WION