Consumer Prices Index
Fuel and clothing prices push up inflation to 2.9% in JuneOfficial data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that inflation rose from 2.7 per cent in May to 2.9 per cent in June on higher fuel and clothing costs. |
Inflation to rise in June on higher food and fuel costsConsumer price inflation rose to 2.9 per cent in June, marking the highest level it has been for 14 months as higher fuel and food costs increase CPI. |
Inflation set to fall to 2.7 per cent in AprilInflation is expected to edge down to 2.7 per cent in April from 2.8 per cent in March as lower petrol prices help keep inflation under control. |
Inflation sits tight in March at 2.8%Inflation remained at 2.8 per cent in March but is expected to rise above three per cent in the coming months before falling back in the last quarter of 2013. |
UK Inflation expected to rise to 2.8% in FebruaryInflation could rise slightly from 2.7% to 2.8% in February when official figures are released tomorrow as record oil prices contribute to a rise in inflation. |
Inflation expected to rise to 2.4 per cent in OctoberOfficial inflation figures for October are published tomorrow and economists believe the consumer prices index will rise to 2.4 per cent as higher utility bills kick-in. |
Inflation expected to fall slightly to 2.5% in AugustThis morning sees the release of the latest inflation figures which are expected to show a marginal fall in the consumer prices index to 2.5 per cent. |
Inflation unexpectedly up in July as cost of air travel risesThe consumer prices index measure of inflation rose to 2.6 per cent as air travel and clothing costs went up in July. The rise is unexpected but unlikely to lead to a change in monetary policy. |
Bank to slash growth forecast and open door for further QEThe Bank of England will publish its Quarterly Inflation Report on Wednesday 8th August and it will once again have to revise down its GDP growth forecast. |
Countryside inflation rate almost double the UK averageThe cost of living in Britain’s countryside has been rising nearly twice as fast as in urban areas over the past year, according to a new survey. |
UK CPI inflation falls to 2.8 per centOfficial data just out shows that the consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation fell to 2.8 per cent in May, helped by lower oil prices. |
ONS planning new inflation measureThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) is proposing a new way of measuring inflation that includes the cost of running a home. |
Equities ‘a sound way to protect against inflation’Inflation is down, but with interest rates still low, investors will need to seek real assets for inflation protection, according to Bestinvest. |
Inflation drop ‘good news for UK savers’April’s dip in inflation to three per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in March, is a welcome boost for savers as 46 saving accounts on the market now beat inflation. |
Inflation falls to 26 month low paving way for more QEThe consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation has fallen to a 26-month low and could pave the way for a resumption of quantitative easing, analysts say. |
Inflation to fall in April as oil prices retreatInflation figures for April are out today and after a surprise rise in the consumer prices index in March, economists expect lower oil prices to push inflation down to 3.2 per cent. |
Spare time spending costs soarBrits are being increasingly whacked in the wallet for indulging in hobbies and treats, with the price of leisure activities having rocketed in the past decade. |
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