UK inflation eases more than expected to 2.8%, led by lower electricity and gas bills – business live - short news
Food inflation also slows sharply, to 3%, led by meat and chocolate, and package holidays drive inflation down further
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There was a notable fall in annual inflation led by lower electricity and gas prices. This was due to the government’s energy bill support package reducing variable and fixed tariffs, along with lower global..
source: The Guardian - 20.05.2026