Stagflation worries emerge as higher inflation rates become a worrying trend

UK inflation at 3.6%

Patrick Brusnahan
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Talks of 'stagflation' have begun among City experts, after the latest UK inflation numbers remain stuck above the Bank of England’s target of 2%, rising to 3.6% in June.

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