Tag: Inflation

The latest consumer price inflation figures show that the headline rate rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July 2026. This marks an increase from the 2.6% recorded in June 2026 and represents the first upward tick in the annual rate since March 2026. On a month-by-month basis, consumer prices increased by 0.3% in… Read more

Inflation fell again in June 2026, moving closer to the Bank of England’s 2% target. The Consumer Prices Index, commonly known as CPI, rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to June. This was down from 2.8% in May and was the lowest annual rate recorded since December 2024. This is an encouraging step, particularly… Read more

Inflation holds at 2.8% in May 2026: What It Means for Interest Rates and Mortgages Inflation remained unchanged in May 2026, providing another sign that price growth is becoming more stable. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI), which is the measure used by the Bank of England when setting interest rates, stayed at 2.8% in the… Read more

Inflation Falls to 2.8% in April 2026: What It Means for Interest Rates and Mortgages Inflation fell to 2.8% in April 2026, down from 3.3% in March, bringing it closer to the Bank of England’s 2% target. While this is a positive sign for the wider economy, the picture remains mixed, with some household costs… Read more

Inflation Update March 2026: CPI Rises to 3.3% as Fuel Costs Drive Increase Inflation picked up again in March 2026, with the Consumer Prices Index rising to 3.3%, up from 3.0% in February. That means the overall cost of goods and services increased faster than it did the month before, moving further away from the… Read more

Inflation Update February 2026: CPI Holds at 3.0% as Energy Costs Could Rise Inflation remained steady in February, with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) holding at 3.0%, unchanged from January. While this stability is a positive sign in the short term, there are growing concerns that rising energy prices linked to tensions in the Middle… Read more

Inflation – January 2026 At a glance Inflation has eased again at the start of the year, with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) falling to 3.0% in the 12 months to January 2026. That’s down from 3.4% in December and marks the lowest annual rate since March 2025. While inflation is still above the Bank… Read more

Inflation – December 2025 At a glance Inflation moved slightly higher in December, ending the year with prices rising faster than they were in November. While the increase is modest, inflation remains well above the Bank of England’s long-term target of 2%, which means the cost of everyday living is still a real issue for… Read more

Inflation – November 2025 At a glance Inflation cooled again in November 2025, and that matters because it affects the cost of everyday life and, indirectly, the direction of interest rates. The main measure most people follow is the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). In simple terms, CPI tracks how much prices are rising (or falling)… Read more

Inflation – October 2025 At a glance Inflation continued to edge down in October, offering a small sign of progress while still keeping household budgets under pressure. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell to 3.6% in the year to October, down from 3.8% in September. Although this is a step in the right direction, CPI… Read more