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UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.6% driven by food and fuel prices

Annual increase in June follows two months of negative growth and with speculation mounting over tax risesBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation unexpectedly rose in June driven by motor fuel prices and food, according to official figures, underscoring the challenge facing the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the consumer prices index rose by 3.6% last month, up from a reading of 3.4% in May. City economists had forecast an unchanged reading. Continue reading...

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