UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 10.4% in February

All eyes on BoE

Cristian Angeloni
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UK inflation unexpectedly increased to 10.4% in February after three months of decline, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to plough ahead with interest rates rises.

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