Headline inflation stayed at 2%, but core CPI is at 3.5% and services CPI at 5.7%, challenging a rate cut decision for MPC in August.
MPC cautious as inflation stays above target; a rate cut not likely until September, strengthening GBP against USD amid potential transatlantic policy divergence.
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