Inflation

Rising energy prices have pushes up inflation rates, which is a blow for those hoping to see a fall in mortgage rates

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Energy bills increase pushes up inflation rate following price cap hike

Do you know what the latest inflation rate is in the UK?

Do you know what the latest inflation rate is in the UK?

What is inflation? This is what can happen if the rates are too high or low

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2% in May, down from 2.3% in April

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2% in May, down from 2.3% in April

Inflation returns to Bank of England target for first time in nearly three years

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

UK inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly three years

Food inflation also slowed, to 6.1% in January from December’s 6.7%, the ninth consecutive fall

Food inflation also slowed, to 6.1% in January from December’s 6.7%, the ninth consecutive fall

Shop price inflation falls to lowest figures since May 2022

Research compared how prices at leading UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl, have changed over the last year

Research compared how prices at leading UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl, have changed over the last year

Worst price rises at supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl revealed

Some retailers are remaining optimistic they can meet customer needs despite food shortages and the rising rate of inflation which has left many feeling the pinch. Credit: MICHAEL ROBINSON

Some retailers are remaining optimistic they can meet customer needs despite food shortages and the rising rate of inflation which has left many feeling the pinch. Credit: MICHAEL ROBINSON

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Vegetable shortages and rise in inflation see food prices hit record high

Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 11.1% in October

Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 11.1% in October

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UK inflation soars to highest levels in 41 years due to soaring energy bills

How will rising interest rates affect my mortgage repayments? (PA)

How will rising interest rates affect my mortgage repayments? (PA)

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What does the rising interest rate mean for me amid Bank of England hike?

The UK’s most squeezed households are seeing the price they have to pay for some of the cheapest food in the supermarket soaring by nearly two thirds

The UK’s most squeezed households are seeing the price they have to pay for some of the cheapest food in the supermarket soaring by nearly two thirds

Cost of living crisis

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Cost of cheapest items in UK supermarkets soars by 60%

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has warned homeowners with a mortgage that the rise could see them paying an extra £40 a month

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has warned homeowners with a mortgage that the rise could see them paying an extra £40 a month

Bank of England

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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to homeowners

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has warned homeowners with a mortgage that the rise could see them paying an extra £40 a month

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has warned homeowners with a mortgage that the rise could see them paying an extra £40 a month

Bank of England

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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to homeowners

Inflation fell slightly to 9.9% in August.

Inflation fell slightly to 9.9% in August.

Inflation falls to 9.9% as North East families struggle with cost of living

Budget difficulties were discussed by councillors including Richard Bell (left) and Mark Wilkes (right) at a Durham County Council cabinet meeting. Inset pictures: Sarah Caldecott. Main picture: Northern Echo.

Budget difficulties were discussed by councillors including Richard Bell (left) and Mark Wilkes (right) at a Durham County Council cabinet meeting. Inset pictures: Sarah Caldecott. Main picture: Northern Echo.

Cost of living crisis

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Durham council needs urgent government help as it faces EIGHT-FIGURE black hole

What is inflation and how does it affect me? (PA)

What is inflation and how does it affect me? (PA)

Cost of living crisis

What is inflation and how does it affect me?

Rates will be cut to 6.3% from September, the Department for Education (DfE) said (PA)

Rates will be cut to 6.3% from September, the Department for Education (DfE) said (PA)

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Student loan interest rates to be cut again in September due to rising inflation

New discounts announced to help families at the checkout (PA)

New discounts announced to help families at the checkout (PA)

Your Money Matters

New discounts announced to help families at the checkout

Sainsbury’s commits to price cuts on products as cost of living soars (PA)

Sainsbury’s commits to price cuts on products as cost of living soars (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Sainsbury’s commits to price cuts on products as cost of living soars

Inflation rises to highest ever on record following hike in energy costs (PA)

Inflation rises to highest ever on record following hike in energy costs (PA)

Cost of living crisis

UK inflation hits 40 year high following increase in energy costs

Bank of England issue UK recession warning as interest rate rises to 1 per cent. (PA)

Bank of England issue UK recession warning as interest rate rises to 1 per cent. (PA)

Bank of England

UK recession warning as Bank of England predicts inflation could hit 10 per cent

How UK supermarkets plan to tackle food price hikes as Brits warned to 'Brace themselves'. (PA/Canva)

How UK supermarkets plan to tackle food price hikes as Brits warned to 'Brace themselves'. (PA/Canva)

Cost of living crisis

Shoppers told to 'brace themselves' for further price hikes in UK supermarkets

Rising prices across the board sent UK inflation soaring higher in February, according to official figures (Aaron Chown/PA)

Rising prices across the board sent UK inflation soaring higher in February, according to official figures (Aaron Chown/PA)

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living: How much basic household items have increased in a year

Rising prices across the board sent UK inflation soaring higher in February, according to official figures (Aaron Chown/PA)

Rising prices across the board sent UK inflation soaring higher in February, according to official figures (Aaron Chown/PA)

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living: How much basic household items have increased in a year

Inflation kept on rising in March, even going above the figures February achieved (PA)

Inflation kept on rising in March, even going above the figures February achieved (PA)

Food and fuel prices see inflation soar to 30-year high, even before energy bill spike

The MoneySavingExpert admitted to being “scared for people” as inflation continues to skyrocket across Britain. (PA)

The MoneySavingExpert admitted to being “scared for people” as inflation continues to skyrocket across Britain. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

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Martin Lewis warns of 'civil unrest' over cost of living crisis

See how inflation impacts you with this free calculator (PA)

See how inflation impacts you with this free calculator (PA)

Cost of living crisis

See how inflation impacts you with this free calculator

Pictured, the Bank of England in London. Photo via PA.

Pictured, the Bank of England in London. Photo via PA.

Bank of England

Inflation hits 30 year high as cost of living crisis escalates

Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.75 per cent – here’s what we know (PA)

Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.75 per cent – here’s what we know (PA)

Bank of England

Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.75 per cent – here’s what we know

Cost of living rises to its highest level in 30 years (PA)

Cost of living rises to its highest level in 30 years (PA)

Bank of England

Cost of living rises to its highest level in 30 years