UK inflation rises by more than expected
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The economy could soon see a big drop in shelter prices that slashes the current inflation rate by more than half, Rosenberg Research said.
A rise in the cost of air fares drove a bigger jump in inflation than expected, while food price inflation rose for the fourth month in a row.
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The acceleration comes as the Bank of England continues to cut interest rates, most recently to 4 per cent this month, and follows a rush to complete purchases ahead of the end of the stamp duty holiday in April. Aside from the dip at the start of the tax year, house price inflation has been rising since the start of 2024.