Inflation eases to 3.4% in May

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The consumer price index of inflation eased in May to 3.4%, down from 3.7% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Lower oil prices and last year's hike in tobacco and alcohol prices contributed to the fall. However, inflation is still above the Bank of England's official 2% target, requiring Bank of England...

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