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Topic: inflation

The Bank of England and the City of London
Politics
Wednesday, 8/19, 09:19 PM

UK Inflation Climbs to a Four-Month High as Energy Bills Jump

  • Britain's inflation rate rose to 2.9% in July, its highest in four months, after a 13% increase in the energy price cap added about £221 to typical household bills.
  • The government pointed to war-driven energy costs while the opposition said Britain was left unprepared for global shocks.

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