Inflation rises after two consecutive months of sharp falls
Increases attributed to rise in housing and household services costs
Follows the record-breaking launch of the government’s first offering last week
'Wait-and-see' mode for BoE as core inflation reaches highest rate since 2011
The inflation rate’s biggest increase since records began in 1997
Office for National Statistics figures show the effects of lockdown easing in 2020
The increase from 2.1% puts further pressure on the Bank of England
The inconclusive outcome of today's US presidential election is the "worst outcome for markets", according to investment professionals, who warn the "dragged out affair" will delay a "swift stimulus package" which would ultimately buoy share prices.