Shop price inflation rose to 2.1% in October, the fastest rate since February 2024, as retailers urged the Chancellor to address business costs ahead of the Budget.
Staff member · 2 min readUK annual CPI inflation increased to 3.5% in September 2026 from 3.1%, with motor fuel prices the largest driver of the rise.
Charlotte Mercer · 2 min readThe IMF has raised its UK growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but expects slower growth in 2027 and inflation to remain above the Bank of England target.
Charlotte Mercer · 2 min readThe Bank of England has held Bank Rate at 3.75% in a 6–3 vote but warned inflation could rise slightly above 4% in early 2027 as energy prices increase.
Charlotte Mercer · 3 min readUK CPI inflation rose from 2.9% to 3.1% in August as higher petrol, diesel and air fares pushed up prices, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Charlotte Mercer · 3 min read