UK Inflation News
UK CPI inflation unexpectedly rises to 3.6% in June
British inflation has risen steadily since touching a three-year low of 1.7% last September, and in May the Bank of England forecast it would peak at 3.7% in September - almost twice the central bank's 2% target.
1 min read16 Jul 2025It’s easy to guess why Trump has quit talking about inflation
While his campaign references to cost-of-living pressures helped the US president win the White House, he now tends to change the topic whenever it’s brought up. Tariff talk has trumped price talk.
4 min read16 Feb 2025BOE’s Greene Says Strong UK Consumer Could Renew Price Pressures
A consumption-driven recovery in the UK could set off a renewed bout of inflation, but more interest rate cuts are likely as prices are “moving in the right direction,” Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said.
2 min read1 Oct 2024Taylor Swift's London Eras Tour poses potential delay for Bank of England rate cut: CNBC
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in the U.K. is boosting consumer spending, potentially delaying a Bank of England interest rate cut. Analysts predict a cut in August, but Swift's impact on inflation data could affect the timeline.
2 min read15 Jun 2024UK inflation rate falls to 3.2%, the lowest level since late 2021 amid easing food prices
UK inflation rate fell less than expected last month as economists predicted 3.1% inflation rate for the month, AP reported.
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