Sterling spikes as inflation beats expectations to hit six-month high of 2.7%

Eight-week high against US dollar

Tom Eckett
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UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 2.7% in August, beating analysts' expectations of a drop to 2.4% from 2.5% the previous month.

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