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UK inflation falls back to official 2% target – business live

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Food price rises lowest since October 2021; core inflation excluding food and energy also slows

It is the first time inflation has met the Bank of England’s 2% target since July 2021.

Prices of food and soft drinks rose by 1.7% in the year to May, down from 2.9% in April, and the lowest rate since October 2021.

Continue reading…Food price rises lowest since October 2021; core inflation excluding food and energy also slowsIt is the first time inflation has met the Bank of England’s 2% target since July 2021.Prices of food and soft drinks rose by 1.7% in the year to May, down from 2.9% in April, and the lowest rate since October 2021. Continue reading…