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It’s UK inflation day.
The direction of travel in UK inflation has not been welcome as of late: having dipped below the 2% target in September 2024, the trend since has pointed firmly upwards, with overall CPI inflation touching 3.6% year-on-year in June. The..
source: The Guardian - 20.08.2025