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UK Inflation Unexpectedly Holds at 1-Year Low
Consumer price inflation in the UK stood at an annual rate of 2.4 percent in May 2018, unchanged from the previous month's one-year low and slightly below market expectations of 2.5 percent. Also, core inflation was flat at 2.1 percent.
Published on 2018-06-13

UK Inflation Rate Eases to 2.4% in April
Annual inflation in the UK edged down to 2.4 percent in April of 2018 from 2.5 percent in March, below market expectations of 2.5 percent. It is the lowest rate since March of 2017, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of transport amid a drop in air fares.
Published on 2018-05-23

UK Inflation Rate Eases to a Year-Low in March
The rate of inflation in the UK fell to 2.5 percent in March 2018 from 2.7 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 2.7 percent. It was the lowest rate since March last year.
Published on 2018-04-18

UK Inflation Rate Slows to 7-Month Low in February
The rate of inflation across the UK fell to 2.7 percent in February 2018 from 3 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 2.8 percent. It was the lowest rate since July last year.
Published on 2018-03-20

UK January Inflation Rate Stronger than Expected
The rate of inflation across the UK stood at 3 percent in January 2018, unchanged from the previous month and above market expectations of 2.9 percent. Prices of recreation and culture rose further while cost of food and transportation increased at a softer pace.
Published on 2018-02-13

UK Inflation Rate Eases from 6-Year High in December
The UK consumer price inflation eased to 3 percent in December 2017 from a near six-year high of 3.1 percent in the previous month, as widely expected.
Published on 2018-01-16

UK November Inflation Rate Highest Since Early 2012
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom rose by 3.1 percent in the year to November 2017, following a 3 percent gain in the previous month and beating market expectations of 3 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since March 2012, mainly due to rising prices of transport, leisure activities, restaurants and hotels, housing and food.
Published on 2017-12-12

UK Inflation Rate Remains at 5-Year High
Consumer prices in the UK increased 3 percent yoy in October, the same as in September and below expectations of 3.1 percent. Still, it was the highest inflation rate since March 2012, with prices of food, housing, utilities and recreational goods making the biggest upward contribution.
Published on 2017-11-14

UK September Inflation Rate at Over 5-Year High
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom rose by 3 percent in the year to September 2017, as widely expected, following a 2.9 percent gain in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since April 2012, mainly due to rising prices of food, transport and leisure activities.
Published on 2017-10-17

UK August Inflation Rate Higher than Expected
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom rose by 2.9 percent in the year to August 2017, beating market expectations of 2.8 percent and following a 2.6 percent gain in the previous month. Rising prices for clothing and motor fuels were the main contributors to the increase.
Published on 2017-09-12

UK July Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Holds Steady at 2.6%
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom rose by 2.6 percent in the year to July 2017, the same pace as in June and missing market expectations of a 2.7 percent gain. Prices rose further for housing and utilities, food and non-alcoholic beverages, clothing and household goods, while cost of transport, recreation and culture, and restaurants and hotels went up at a slower pace.
Published on 2017-08-15

UK Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Slows To 2.6% In June
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom rose by 2.6 percent in the year to June 2017, easing from a four-year high of 2.9 percent in May and missing market expectations of a 2.9 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate in three months, as prices rose at a slower pace for motor fuels and certain recreational and cultural goods and services.
Published on 2017-07-18

UK Inflation Rate At Near 4-Year High Of 2.9%
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom increased 2.9 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, higher than 2.7 percent in April and above market expectations of 2.7 percent. It is the biggest inflation rate since June of 2013, driven by cost of games, toys, holidays abroad, food, clothing and electricity.
Published on 2017-06-13

UK Inflation Rate Highest Since 2013
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom increased 2.7 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, following a 2.3 percent rise in each of the previous two months and above market expectations of 2.6 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since September of 2013, mainly due to rising air fares and electricity prices. The inflation rate has been on an upward trend since the Brexit vote last year due to a fall in the sterling value.
Published on 2017-05-16

UK Inflation Rate Steady At 3-1/2-Year High
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom rose by 2.3 percent in the year to March 2017, the same pace as in February and in line with market expectations. The inflation rate remained at its highest level since September 2013, mainly boosted by rising prices for food, alcohol and tobacco, clothing and footwear, and miscellaneous goods and services.
Published on 2017-04-11

UK Inflation Rate At 3-1/2-Year High Of 2.3%
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom increased 2.3 percent year-on-year in February of 2017, above 1.8 percent in January and beating expectations of 2.1 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since September of 2013, boosted by rising fuel prices while food cost increased for the first time in 34 months.
Published on 2017-03-21

UK Inflation Rate Rises To Highest Since June 2014
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom rose by 1.8 percent in the year to January 2017, following an 1.6 percent gain in the previous month but below market expectations of 1.9 percent increase. Still, it was the highest inflation rate since June 2014, mainly boosted by rising cost of fuel.
Published on 2017-02-14

UK Inflation Rate Highest Since 2014
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom rose 1.6 percent year-on-year in December of 2016, higher than 1.2 percent in November and above market expectations of 1.4 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since July of 2014, boosted by rising cost of transport and housing and utilities amid a weaker pound.
Published on 2017-01-17

UK Inflation Rate At More Than 2-Year High Of 1.2%
British consumer prices rose 1.2 percent in a year to November 2016, compared with a 0.9 percent growth in October and above market expectations of 1.1 percent gain. It was the highest inflation rate since October 2014, boosted by cost of clothing and footwear, recreation and culture and furnishings. The core index which excludes prices of energy, food, alcohol and tobacco advanced 1.4 percent on the year. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent, in a line with market consensus.
Published on 2016-12-13

UK Inflation Rate Edges Down to 0.9% in October
British consumer prices rose 0.9 percent in the year to October 2016, compared with a 1 percent growth in the year to September and below market expectations of 1.1 percent gain. Prices for motor fuels, housing and furniture increased while cost of clothing fell.
Published on 2016-11-15

UK Inflation Rate Rises to Nearly 2-Year High in September
British consumer prices rose 1% in the year to September 2016, following 0.6% growth in August and above market expectations of 0.9% gain. It was the highest inflation rate since November 2014 boosted by higher cost of clothing, motor fuels and hotels amid a weaker pound.
Published on 2016-10-18

UK Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 0.6% YoY in August
British consumer prices rose 0.6% in the year to August 2016, unchanged from July while markets were expecting a 0.7% gain amid a weaker pound. Transport prices rose further and cost of food fell at a slower pace while lower prices for housing and clothing weighed on inflation.
Published on 2016-09-13

UK Inflation Rate at 20-Month High of 0.6%
Consumer prices in the UK increased 0.6% yoy in July, first month after the UK voted to leave the EU, following a 0.5% rise in June and beating market expectations of a 0.5% gain. It was the highest number since November of 2014 boosted by rise in the cost of transportation, alcohol and hotel and restaurant.
Published on 2016-08-16

UK Inflation Rate Above Expectations
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom went up 0.5 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, accelerating from a 0.3 percent increase in the previous two months and higher than market expectations of a 0.4 percent gain. Cost of housing and utilities increased for the first time in three months and recreation and culture recorded the biggest gain since October of 2014.
Published on 2016-07-19

UK Inflation Rate Steady at 0.3%
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom increased 0.3 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, the same as in April and below market expectations of a 0.4 percent increase. Transport prices declined less while food deflation deepened.
Published on 2016-06-14

UK Inflation Rate Slows for 1st Time in 7 Months
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom went up 0.3% yoy in April, slowing from a 15-month high of 0.5% in March and lower than market expectations of a 0.5% gain. It is the first drop in inflation rate since September as cost of air fares, vehicles, fuels and lubricants and electricity declined.
Published on 2016-05-17

UK Inflation Rate at 15-Month High
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom went up 0.5 percent year-on-year in March of 2016, following a 0.3 percent rise in the previous two months and compared to market expectations of a 0.4 percent increase. It is the highest inflation rate since December of 2014, due to rising cost for housing and utilities, restaurants and hotels and clothing and footwear while transport fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-04-12

UK Inflation Rate Steady at 0.3%
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom went up 0.3 percent year-on-year in February of 2016, the same as in January and below market expectations of 0.4 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2 percent, rebounding from a 0.8 percent decline in the previous month.
Published on 2016-03-22

UK Inflation Rate at 12-Month High
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom increased 0.3 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, following a 0.2 percent rise in the previous month and matching preliminary estimates. It is the highest figure since January of 2015 due to rising housing and utilities cost while prices of food and recreation and culture fell at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, consumer prices declined 0.8 percent, the biggest drop in twelve months.
Published on 2016-02-16

UK Inflation Rate at 11-Month High
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom edged up 0.2 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, the highest figure since January and in line with market expectations while core inflation accelerated for the third straight month to 1.4 percent. However, inflation for 2015 was 0 percent for the first time since records began in 1950, well below the Bank of England's 2 percent target.
Published on 2016-01-19

UK Inflation Rate Turns Positive in November
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom went up 0.1 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, rebounding from a 0.1 percent fall in the previous two months, boosted by higher cost of housing, utilities, restaurants and hotels while transport and food prices decreased at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat, mainly due to falling clothing prices.
Published on 2015-12-15

UK Stays in Deflation for 2nd Month
Consumer prices in the UK dropped 0.1% yoy in October, the same as in September and in line with market expectations. It is the first time in half a century CPI have fallen on an annual basis for two months in a row. On a monthly basis, the inflation rate was 0.1 percent, rebounding from -0.1 percent in September.
Published on 2015-11-17

UK Inflation Rate Slips Into Negative Territory
Consumer prices in the United Kingdom decreased 0.1 percent year-on-year in September of 2015, due to falling fuel, food and clothing and footwear cost. It is the first annual drop since April, below market expectations.
Published on 2015-10-13

UK Inflation Rate Falls Back to 0%
British inflation rate decreased to 0 percent in August of 2015 from 0.1 percent in July, in line with market expectations as falling oil prices keep dragging transport cost down. However, the monthly rate posted the first rise in three months, up 0.2 percent.
Published on 2015-09-15

UK Inflation Rate Tops Forecasts
British inflation rate rose to 0.1 percent in July, beating market expectations and higher than 0 percent in June, driven by cost of housing and utilities and a rebound in clothing and footwear prices. Core inflation hit a five-month high.
Published on 2015-08-18

UK Inflation Rate Back to 0%
British inflation rate slowed to 0 percent in June from 0.1 percent in May, in line with market expectations as transport and food prices fell further while cost of housing and utilities increased slightly.
Published on 2015-07-14

UK Consumer Prices Rise for The First Time in 4 Months
Consumer prices in Britain increased 0.1 percent year-on-year in May of 2015, following a 0.1 percent drop in April, as cost of housing and utilities increased while transport and food cost fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-06-16

UK Inflation Rate at Record Low
Consumer prices in Britain fell 0.1 percent year-on-year in April, compared to no change in March, driven by lower food and fuel cost. This is the first time the CPI has fallen since official records began in 1996 and the first time since 1960 based on comparable historic estimates.
Published on 2015-05-19

UK Inflation Rate Stays at 0% in March
Consumer prices in Britain remained unchanged in March for the second consecutive month driven by a fall in prices of transport, leisure and food. It is the lowest rate since records began in 1989.
Published on 2015-04-14

UK Inflation Rate Drops to 0% in February
British consumer prices were unchanged in the year to February 2015, the level not seen since comparable records started in 1989. The main contributions to the slowdown came from food, fuel, furniture & furnishings and a range of recreational goods.
Published on 2015-03-24

UK Inflation Rate at Record Low
British annual inflation rate eased to 0.3 percent in January of 2015 from 0.5 percent in the previous month, reaching the lowest on record. Falling prices for motor fuels and food were the main contributors to the slowdown.
Published on 2015-02-17

UK Inflation Rate At 14-Year Low
British annual inflation rate slowed to 0.5 percent in December of 2014 from 1 percent in the previous month, due to a drop in food and fuel prices. It is the lowest rate since May of 2000.
Published on 2015-01-13

UK Inflation Rate Down to 12-Year Low
British consumer prices rose 1 percent year-on-year in November, slowing from a 1.3 percent rise in the previous month. It is the lowest rate since September of 2002 due to a fall in motor fuel and food prices.
Published on 2014-12-16

UK Inflation Rate Edges Up in October
British annual inflation rate accelerated slightly to 1.3 percent in October from 1.2 percent in the previous month. While an increase in the cost of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, recreation and culture drove consumer prices higher; cost of food and motor fuels fell.
Published on 2014-11-18

UK Inflation Rate Falls More Than Expected
UK annual inflation rate eased to 1.2 percent in September of 2014 from 1.5 percent in August. It is the lowest rate in five years driven by a fall in food and motor fuel prices.
Published on 2014-10-14

UK Inflation Rate Down to 1.5%
UK annual inflation rate slowed for the second consecutive month to 1.5 percent in August of 2014 from 1.6 percent in July. Falls in prices of motor fuels and food and non-alcoholic drinks provided the largest downward contributions while the largest, partially offsetting, upward effects came from clothing, transport services and alcohol.
Published on 2014-09-16

UK Inflation Rate Slows to 1.6%
The UK annual inflation rate decelerated to 1.6 percent in July from 1.9 percent in June. Falls in clothing prices contributed the most to the drop while other downward effects came from alcohol, financial services and food.
Published on 2014-08-19

UK Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Jumps to 1.9%
The UK annual inflation rate accelerated to 1.9 percent in June of 2014 from 1.5 percent in the previous month. It is the highest rate since January this year, driven by a rise in prices of clothing, food and non-alcoholic drinks and air transport.
Published on 2014-07-15

UK Inflation Down to 4-1/2 Year Low
The UK annual inflation rate slowed to 1.5 percent in May of 2014 from 1.8 percent in the previous month, due to a fall in food prices and cost for air and sea fares. It is the lowest rate since October of 2009.
Published on 2014-06-17

UK Inflation Rises More Than Expected
UK consumer prices rose to an annual 1.8 percent in April of 2014, up from 1.6 percent in the previous month, driven by higher traveling cost during the Easter holidays.
Published on 2014-05-21

UK Inflation Rate Slows Further in March
UK annual consumer prices fell to its lowest in over four year in March of 2014. The inflation rate decelerated for the sixth consecutive month to 1.6 percent, down from 1.7 percent in February, due to lower fuel, clothing and furniture prices.
Published on 2014-04-15

UK Inflation Rate Slows to 4-Year Low
In February of 2014, UK’s annual consumer prices eased to 1.7 percent, the lowest rate since October of 2009, dipping further below the Bank of England's target. The biggest downward contribution was transport cost, mainly fuel prices, which showed its biggest drop since September 2009.
Published on 2014-03-25

UK Inflation Rate Below BoE’s Target
UK’s inflation rate fell for the first time in more than four years below the Bank of England's target level. The CPI rose by an annual 1.9 percent in January of 2014, down from 2 percent in December.
Published on 2014-02-18

UK Inflation Rate Slows to 2% in December and Hits BoE Target
In December of 2013, UK inflation rate decelerated to 2 percent from 2.1 percent in the previous month and reached Bank of England's target level. This is the first time that the CPI has been at or below the target since November of 2009, when the index stood at 1.9 percent. On a monthly basis, prices slowed to 0.4 percent from 0.5 percent in November.
Published on 2014-01-14

UK Inflation Rate Slows to 4-Year Low in November
In November of 2013, UK's annual inflation rate slowed for the second straight month to 2.1 percent, the lowest rate since November of 2009. The largest contributions to the fall came from food and the utilities (gas and electricity), which were partially offset by upward pressures from the transport sector and from some aspects of recreation and culture.
Published on 2013-12-17

United Kingdom Inflation Rate at 13-Month Low in October
In October, UK’s consumer prices index (CPI) grew by 2.2 percent, down from 2.7 percent in September. The largest contributions to the fall in the rate came from the transport (notably motor fuels) and education (tuition fees) sectors.
Published on 2013-11-12

United Kingdom Inflation Steady at 2.7% in September
In September, UK's Consumer Prices Index grew by 2.7 percent year-on-year, unchanged from August. The largest upward contribution came from air fares, though this was offset by a downward contribution from petrol and diesel prices.
Published on 2013-10-15

UK Inflation Eases to 2.7% in August
In August, UK's Consumer Prices Index grew by 2.7 percent year-on-year, down from 2.8 percent in July. The largest contributions to the slowdown came from the transport and clothing sectors, partially offset by an upward contribution from furniture, household equipment and maintenance.
Published on 2013-09-17

United Kingdom Inflation Edges Down to 2.8% in July
In July, UK's Consumer Prices Index grew by 2.8 percent on the year, down from 2.9 percent in June. While prices of air fares, recreation and culture, and clothing and footwear declined, cost of petrol and diesel increased.
Published on 2013-08-13

UK Inflation Rate Up to 2.9% in June
In June, UK annual inflation rate increased by 2.9 percent, up from 2.7 percent in May. The rise in petrol and clothing prices was partially offset by lower cost of airfares and food prices.
Published on 2013-07-16

United Kingdom Inflation Rises to 2.7% in May
In May, UK Consumer Prices Index grew by 2.7 percent yoy, up from 2.4 percent in April due to a record rise in air fares and higher fuel prices.
Published on 2013-06-18

United Kingdom Inflation Rate Down to 2.4% in April
The Consumer Prices Index showed that prices grew by 2.4 percent in the year to April 2013 – down from 2.8 percent in the year to March. This is the first time that the growth in inflation has slowed in the last six months, during which time inflation has remained fairly stable.
Published on 2013-05-21

United Kingdom Inflation Rate Stable at 2.8% in March
The Consumer Prices Index grew by 2.8 percent in the year to March 2013, unchanged from February. CPI remained broadly flat through the second half of 2012 and into 2013 following a number of years of large increases and decreases. Over the last six months, the CPI 12-month rate has been particularly stable, standing at 2.7 percent for four months followed by 2.8 percent for February and March 2013.
Published on 2013-04-16

United Kingdom Inflation Rate Up to 2.8 Percent in February
The headline rate of inflation rose to 2.8 percent following four consecutive months when it stood at 2.7 percent. The Consumer Prices Index showed that prices grew by 2.8 percent in the year to February 2013. Although up on the 2.7 percent recorded in each of October 2012 to January 2013, this continues the trend of, broadly, consistent inflation that has been seen since spring 2012.
Published on 2013-03-19

United Kingdom Inflation Rate Unchanged For Fourth Consecutive Month
The Consumer Prices Index annual inflation grew by 2.7 percent in January of 2013, unchanged for the fourth month in a row. This is the longest period for which the CPI growth has remained unchanged.
Published on 2013-02-12

United Kingdom Inflation Rate Unchanged at 2.7% in December
The Consumer Prices Index annual inflation stands at 2.7 per cent in December of 2012, unchanged from November according to a release from the Office for National Statistics.
Published on 2013-01-15

United Kingdom Inflation Rate Unchanged at 2.7%
The Consumer Prices Index annual inflation stands at 2.7 per cent in November 2012, unchanged from October according to a release from the Office for National Statistics.
Published on 2012-12-18

U.K. Annual Inflation Up to 2.7 percent in October
U.K. CPI annual inflation stands at 2.7 percent in October, down from 2.5 percent in September.
Published on 2012-11-13

U.K. Annual Inflation Down to 2.2 percent in September
U.K. CPI annual inflation stands at 2.2 percent in September, down from 2.5 percent in August.
Published on 2012-10-16

U.K. Annual Inflation Down to 2.5% in August
U.K. CPI annual inflation stands at 2.5 per cent in August, down from 2.6 per cent in July.
Published on 2012-09-18

U.K. Annual Inflation Down to 2.4% in June
U.K. CPI annual inflation stands at 2.4 per cent in June 2012, down from 2.8 per cent in May. This is the third month in a row that the annual rate has fallen. It is now at its lowest since November 2009, when it was 1.9 per cent.
Published on 2012-07-17

UK Inflation Down to 3% in April
UK CPI annual inflation stands at 3.0 per cent in April 2012, down from 3.5 per cent in March. The timing of Easter had a significant impact on the April data.
Published on 2012-05-22

UK Inflation Up to 3.5% in March
UK CPI annual inflation stands at 3.5 per cent in March 2012, up from 3.4 per cent in February. The CPI stands at 122.2 in March 2012 based on 2005 = 100.
Published on 2012-04-18

UK Annual Inflation Rate Down to 3.4% in February
UK annual inflation stands at 3.4 per cent in February 2012, down from 3.6 per cent in January. The annual rate for February is the lowest since November 2010. The CPI stands at 121.8 in February 2012 based on 2005 = 100
Published on 2012-03-20

U.K. Inflation Rate Drops to 3.6% in January
U.K. prices rose at an annual rate of 3.6% in January, official figures show, slower than the 4.2% rate recorded the month earlier.
Published on 2012-02-14

U.K. Annual Inflation Down to 4.2% in December
U.K. CPI annual inflation stands at 4.2 per cent in December 2011, down from 4.8 per cent in November.
Published on 2012-01-17

U.K Inflation Eases in October
U.K. annual inflation stands at 5.0 per cent in October 2011, down from 5.2 per cent in September.
Published on 2011-11-15

U.K. Inflation Rate Highest in Three Years
CPI annual inflation stands at 5.2 per cent, up from 4.5 per cent in August. CPI annual inflation has never been higher but was also 5.2 per cent in September 2008.
Published on 2011-10-18

U.K. Inflation Accelerates to 4.5% in August
U.K. inflation accelerated in August as the end of seasonal discounts boosted prices for items such as clothes and furniture.
Published on 2011-09-13

U.K. Inflation Rate Rises to 4.4% in July
U.K. inflation rate accelerated to 4.4% in July from 4.2% in June, forcing Bank of England Governor Mervyn King to write the third letter this year explaining why the rate is above the bank's target over the last three months.
Published on 2011-08-16

U.K. Inflation Fall to 4.2% in June
U.K. consumer price index posted its first June decline in eight years, as high street sales on electronic goods, computer games and toys brought price rises down.
Published on 2011-07-12

U.K. Inflation Rate Unchanged in May
U.K. CPI annual inflation stands at 4.5 per cent, unchanged from April. Although unchanged overall, there were significant upward and downward pressures on CPI annual inflation between April and May.
Published on 2011-06-14

UK Inflation Rate Raises to 4.5% in April
United Kingdom CPI annual inflation stands at 4.5 per cent, up from 4.0 per cent in March. The timing of Easter 2011 had a significant impact on these data.
Published on 2011-05-17

U.K. Inflation Rate Drops to 4% in March
UK annual inflation – the Government’s target measure – was 4.0 per cent in March, down from 4.4 per cent in February.
Published on 2011-04-12

UK Inflation Rate Rises 4.4% in February
The UK annual rate of inflation has risen to 4.4%, up from 4% in January as higher food, fuel and clothing costs drove the prices to the highest level for more than two years.
Published on 2011-03-22

UK Inflation Rises to 4% in January
The UK Consumer Prices Index rose to 4% in January, up from 3.7% in December, as the effects of the VAT rise were felt and price of crude oil increased.
Published on 2011-02-15

UK Inflation Rises to 8-month High in December
United Kingdom's Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) rose to an annual rate of 3.7% in December, up from 3.3% in November.
Published on 2011-01-18

UK Inflation Rises in November
UK annual inflation increased to 3.3 per cent in November, up from 3.2 per cent in October.
Published on 2010-12-15

UK Inflation Rises 3.2% in October
Higher fuel prices, more expensive computer games and increasing bank charges pushed inflation higher in the United Kingdom in October, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Published on 2010-11-17

U.K. Inflation Holds Steady in September
The U.K.'s inflation rate held steady at more than one percentage point above the Bank of England's target for a ninth consecutive month in September, official data showed.
Published on 2010-10-31

UK Inflation Rate Remains at 3.1%
UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remained unchanged in August at 3.1%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Published on 2010-09-16

UK Inflation Rate Slows in July
UK inflation eased to 3.1% in July from 3.2% in June, the third month in a row that prices have risen more slowly.
Published on 2010-08-17

UK Inflation Slowed in June
U.K. inflation slowed less than economists forecast in June as higher costs of goods from fuel to food kept the rate of price increases above the government’s 3 percent limit.
Published on 2010-07-13

UK Inflation Slows in May
U.K. inflation slowed in May to 3.4 percent for the first time in three months as lower costs of items from food to transport eased price pressures in the economy.
Published on 2010-06-15

UK Inflation Surges to 3.7%
UK inflation jumped in April to 3.7%, sharply higher than expected, prompting a letter of explanation from the governor of the Bank of England to the new chancellor George Osborne.
Published on 2010-05-18

UK March Inflation Accelerates to 3.4%
The U.K.’s inflation rate jumped more than economists forecast in March, breaching the government’s upper limit for the second time this year after energy costs rose within weeks of the election.
Published on 2010-04-20

U.K. Inflation Slows
The U.K.’s inflation rate dropped more than economists forecast in February as lower costs of items from toys to energy sapped price pressures in the economy.
Published on 2010-03-23

U.K. Inflation Rate Accelerates
U.K. inflation accelerated in January to the fastest pace in 14 months as an increase in sales tax pushed the rate high enough to prompt a public letter of explanation from Bank of England Governor Mervyn King.
Published on 2010-02-16

U.K. Inflation Rate Jumps Most on Record
The U.K. inflation rate jumped in December by the most since records began in 1997, posing a challenge to policy makers as they consider when to start raising interest rates
Published on 2010-01-19

U.K. Inflation Accelerates
U.K. inflation rose more than economists forecast in November to the fastest pace in six months, driven by fuel and transport costs.
Published on 2009-12-15