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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
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What happenedA 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
The headline splitBBC News frames it as "Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months". Euronews frames it as "UK inflation hits four-month high of 2.9% as energy bills soar".
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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
