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UK inflation rises to 2.3%, increasing pressure for delay to interest rate cut

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Level is above Bank of England target as retailers issue warning of more prices rises on way

Inflation increased to 2.3% in October, heaping pressure on the Bank of England to delay further interest rate cuts until next year.

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics showed a rise in the consumer prices index (CPI), reversing a downward trend this year in inflation, which was 1.7% in September.

Continue reading…Level is above Bank of England target as retailers issue warning of more prices rises on wayInflation increased to 2.3% in October, heaping pressure on the Bank of England to delay further interest rate cuts until next year.Figures released by the Office for National Statistics showed a rise in the consumer prices index (CPI), reversing a downward trend this year in inflation, which was 1.7% in September. Continue reading…