Inflation

The profits of thousands of Scottish businesses are being squeezed by stealth due to inflation – or the ‘invisible tax’ as it is sometimes known – and should raise their prices, cut costs and invest in efficiency, a business advisor has warned. Inflation, currently around 3.5

A Bank of England (BoE) rate-setter has played down the recent surge in UK inflation, reiterating his call for additional interest rate reductions. Alan Taylor, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), attributed the latest inflation increase to "one-off factors", specifically citing US Pres

UK inflation jumped more sharply than anticipated during April, reaching 3.5% – its highest level in over a year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the surge in the consumer prices index (CPI) for April was largely driven by dramatic increases in regulated household costs,

UK inflation fell to 2.6% in March, dropping from 2.8% in February and below City forecasts of 2.7%, intensifying pressure on the Bank of England to consider cutting interest rates at its meeting next month. The Office for National Statistics attributed the lower rate primarily to falling fuel

Inflation tracked by the UK's consumer prices index (CPI) increased by 2.8% in the year to February 2025, a reduction from January's 3.0%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This figure was marginally below market forecasts of 2.9%. Core CPI, excluding volatile items, rose by 3.5

UK inflation climbed to 3% in January, exceeding forecasts and presenting a challenge for the Bank of England (BoE). The Office for National Statistics reported the annual rate of price growth was up from 2.5% in December and higher than the 2.8% predicted by economists polled by Reuters. This figur

UK inflation unexpectedly dropped to 2.5% in December, down from 2.6% in November, boosting prospects for an interest rate cut by the Bank of England next month. The decline, driven by lower hotel and tobacco prices, surprised City economists who had anticipated unchanged inflation figures.

The UK's CPI inflation rose to 2.3% in October, exceeding economists' predictions of 2.2% and putting pressure on the Bank of England to postpone further interest rate cuts. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) attributed the increase primarily to higher energy bills, offsetting lower oil prices

UK inflation fell to 1.7% in September, dropping below the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time since April 2021. This was driven by lower fuel prices and base effects from an unusually strong September 2023. However, economists expect inflation to rebound in October as energy prices rise

UK inflation has remained flat at 2.2% in August, despite a significant surge in airfares. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that lower fuel prices and slower increases in restaurant costs offset the rise in flight costs. This news comes as the Bank of England is expected to maintain

UK CPI ticked up to 2.2% in July, driven by energy base effects that outweighed a slowdown in services inflation. Analysts anticipate further gradual increases in inflation through the second half of 2024. Peter Arnold, EY UK chief economist, said: "A smaller drag from the energy category added

UK consumer price index (CPI) inflation held steady at 2% in June, slightly above expectations.

UK consumer price index (CPI) inflation fell to the Bank of England’s 2% target in May, driven by lower food and core inflation.

UK Inflation has dropped to 2.3% in April, marking its lowest level in nearly three years.

March saw a slight slowdown in the UK's inflation, but it fell short of economists' expectations, reducing the likelihood of the Bank of England's interest rate cuts, experts have commented.