UK inflation holds steady despite Iran war disruption hitting fuel costs
UK inflation unexpectedly flatlined last month as a slowdown in food price rises offset pressure from airfares, according to official figures.
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UK inflation unexpectedly flatlined last month as a slowdown in food price rises offset pressure from airfares, according to official figures.
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UK inflation unexpectedly flatlined last month as a slowdown in food price rises offset pressure from airfares, according to official figures.
Headline inflation remained unchanged at 2.8% in May
The figures come as a surprise to most economists who had expected the data to show a rise to 3 per cent
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UK inflation remained at 2.8% last month despite predictions that it could rise following hikes to airfares and car duty.
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