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The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose to 3.8 per cent last month, up from 3.6 per cent in June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the highest rate since January 2024, when inflation stood at 4 per cent. The ONS highlighted transport costs as the primary driver behind the increase, particularly a significant surge in flight prices.
The year-on-year inflation in the UK rose to 3.6% in June, a reminder that the battle against inflation is far from over for many households.