UK inflation jumps higher than forecast to 3.5% in 'dose of reality'

Interest rate hike ‘likely’

Michael Nelson
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The UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose higher than anticipated to 3.5% in the 12 months to September, up from 3.1% the previous month, as fuel prices continue to climb.

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