UK inflation remains steady at 3.8% in August

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"The cost of airfares was the main downward driver this month with prices rising less than a year ago following the large increase in July linked to the timing of the summer holidays. This was offset by a rise in prices at the pump and the cost of hotel accommodation falling less than this time last year. Food price inflation climbed for the fifth consecutive month, with small increases seen across a range of vegetables, cheese and fish items."

Journalists are deployed across issues including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigating financials and producing documentaries while operating without paywalls and relying on donations for funding. UK headline inflation held at 3.8% in August, unchanged from July, while food and drink inflation accelerated to 5.1% from 4.9%, marking the fifth consecutive monthly increase. Airfares exerted downward pressure after large July rises tied to summer holiday timing. That was offset by higher pump prices and smaller declines in hotel accommodation compared with last year. Small price increases occurred across vegetables, cheese and fish.

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