The UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose higher than anticipated to 3.5% in the 12 months to September, up from 3.1% the previous month, as fuel prices continue to climb.
CPI also rose 0.4% in September 2026 on a monthly basis, compared with little change in September 2025, according to data from the Office for National Statistics today (21 October). Core CPI, wh...
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