CPI inflation jumped to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June in what’s been seen as a blow to the government.

CPI inflation fell back in June to 2.6% - from 2.8% in May - as inflationary pressures eased, figures from ONS revealed today.

CPI inflation remained level in May at 2.8%, the same as April, despite predictions of a rise amid a backdrop of global uncertainty. 

Lower costs for housing and household services spurred a substantial fall in the CPI 12 month inflation figure from 3.3% in March to 2.8% in April - although experts have warned the reprieve may only be temporary.

The Consumer Prices Index rate of inflation was 3% in the 12 months to February - unchanged from the previous month - but experts have warned that continuing oil price rises will potential push up the rate in coming months.

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI), the UK's main measure of inflation, rose by 3% in the 12 months to January, down sharply from 3.4% in the 12 months to December 2025.

The CPI 12 month inflation rate rose in December to 3.4% from 3.2% in November, ONS reported today.

In a welcome piece of positive economic news for the government, CPI inflation dropped modestly in October to 3.6% from 3.8% in September.

CPI rose to 3.8% in July from 3.6% in June amid signs that the government is struggling to control inflation.

Rising food and transport prices pushed up CPI inflation unexpectedly in June to 3.6%, from 3.4% in May.

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) jumped to 3.5% in April from 2.6% in March as a swathe of price increases on everything from energy prices to council tax and private school fees kicked in.

The 12 month rate of CPI inflation eased in March to 2.6% from 2.8% in February in an unexpected second consecutive monthly fall.

CPI inflation has spiked upwards for the second month in a row, to 2.6% in November, ONS reported today.