UK inflation falls to 3.6% ahead of budget
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, marking the first decline in five months. The drop comes ahead of Rachel Reeves's crucial budget statement. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, marking the first decline in five months. The drop comes ahead of Rachel Reeves's crucial budget statement. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation is forecast to have cooled to 3.6% in October, down from 3.8%. This could ease pressure on households and influence the Chancellor's upcoming budget. Read the latest analysis.
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