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Latest UK inflation figure about to be released

Latest UK inflation figure about to be released
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The rate was 2.8% in May - above the Bank of England's 2% target. Most economists expect a slight fall in June's figure, driven by a drop in petrol prices.

  • The UK's latest inflation figure for the 12 months to June will be announced shortly
  • Most economists expect the rate to fall slightly from the 2.8% figure in May
  • The Bank of England's target for inflation is 2%
  • Inflation measures the increase in prices over time. A fall in inflation doesn't mean things are getting cheaper - it means the pace of price increases is slowing down

Latest UK inflation figure about to be released

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