UK inflation has risen for the first time since November to 2.5% in July, up from 2.4% in June, thanks to rising fuel costs and the price of computer games.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the Consumer Price Index increased as a result of rising prices from computer games and transport fares, which made the largest upward contributions...
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