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UK inflation jumps to 3.8% as the cost-of-living for Britons goes up again - nearly DOUBLE Bank of England's target
Daily Mail
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August 20, 2025
UK inflation rose by more than expected last month as demand for summer travel pushed up air fares and food prices continued to climb, official figures revealed today. Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.8 per cent in July, from...
UK inflation rises to 18-month high, fueled by air fares
Yahoo Finance
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Inflation jumped to its highest level in 18 months, amid higher food prices and transport costs. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the annual rate as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) climbed to an unexpected...
UK inflation rises again in new misery for households as costs rise
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 20, 2025
UK households have been hit with another cost of living blow as inflation has risen again. The level of inflation for the 12 months to July was 3.8% - this is higher than the 3.6% that was recorded in June. The majority of analysts had expected...
Rail fares in England on track to rise by as much as 5.8% next year as inflation accelerates more than expected – business live
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
UK inflation accelerates to 3.8% on higher air fares, petrol and food pricesUK inflation has accelerated more than expected to 3.8% in July, the highest annual rate since early last year, driven by higher transport costs, such as air fares, and...
UK inflation jumps more than expected as food and fuel prices rise
Proactive UK
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August 20, 2025
UK inflation last month climbed to its highest level in almost a year and a half, as fuel and food prices rose in particular. The consumer prices index rose 3.8% in July, the Office of National Statistics revealed, up from 3.6% in June and higher...
UK inflation rises by more than expected as summer travel bumps up air fares
Express & Star
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August 20, 2025
UK inflation rose by more than expected in July as demand for summer travel pushed up air fares and food prices continued to climb, according to official figures. Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.8% in July, from 3.6% in June,...
British restaurant launches UK’s first water menu
United News of India
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More News 19 Aug 2025 | 8:07 PMMumbai, Aug 19 (UNI) Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) has officially entered the healthy functional beverages market by acquiring a majority stake in a joint venture with Naturedge Beverages, the maker of the...
Brits warned to make vital check with their GP before heading on holiday
The Mirror
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August 20, 2025
While booking a holiday can be exciting, travellers are warned to check with their GPs before jetting off in order to stay safe. Going on holiday requires a lot of planning, making sure your passport is in date, sorting arrangements for your stay...
UK annual inflation rises more than expected in July
Hurriyet Daily News
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LONDON British inflation accelerated more than expected in July, reaching its highest level since the start of 2024, official data showed Wednesday, adding more pressure on the U.K. government and economy. The Consumer Prices Index rose to 3.8...
UK wasp numbers soar after unusually warm and dry spring
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
If dodging swooping gulls trying to steal your chips wasn’t already enough, you might be spending your bank holiday trying to keep wasps away from your ice cream too. Britain is in the middle of a wasp boom. Not only have they arrived earlier than...
UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food prices
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
Inflation rose again last month, to a higher than expected 3.8%, amid higher food and fuel prices, adding to fears that the Bank of England will delay further interest rate cuts. Figures showed the annual rate as measured by the consumer price...
UK inflation rises to 3.8% in another blow to households – what it means for YOUR money
The Sun
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August 20, 2025
THE UK'S rate of inflation has risen in July, reaching the highest level since December 2023. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure hit 3.8% in the 12 months to July. 1 The Office for National...
UK inflation rises again in new misery for households - what it means for you
The Mirror
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August 20, 2025
Inflation shows how the price of goods and services have changed over time with new data published every month by the Office for National Statistics Inflation has risen again ( Image: Getty Images) UK inflation has risen again in another cost of...
UK Inflation Accelerated to 18-Month High in July
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- UK inflation climbed for a second month in July, adding pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider its pace of interest-rate cuts. Consumer prices rose 3.8% from a year earlier, up from 3.6% in June and the fastest pace since...
Rail fares in England on track to rise by as much as 5.8% next year as inflation accelerates more than expected – business live
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
UK inflation accelerates to 3.8% on higher air fares and other transport costsUK inflation has accelerated more than expected to 3.8% in July, the highest rate annual rate since early last year, driven by higher transport costs, such as air fares,...
UK Architects Declare expresses "sincere apology for not speaking out sooner" on destruction in Gaza
Dezeen
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August 19, 2025
The steering group of the UK chapter of climate network Architects Declare has released a statement regarding the destruction and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The statement, which was released this morning by UK Architects Declare jointly with...
Most Northern Ireland hospitality 'operating at under 80% capacity', new survey reveals
Belfast Live
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August 19, 2025
Cost increases have forced almost 90% of hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland to operate below 90% of required capacity. That's the latest data from a member survey today from hospitality trade bodies. It reveals that tax rises have forced...
UK inflation jumps to 3.8% hitting 19-month high after surge in food, petrol and travel prices
Radio X
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The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation is up from the 3.6 per cent figure recorded in June - and it is slightly higher than the 3.7 per cent figure economists had predicted. It marks the steepest inflation rise since January 2024, data...
UK inflation climbs further in July, hits 18-month high
Mortgage Professional Australia
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August 20, 2025
“Inflation rose again this month to its highest annual rate since the beginning of last year,” said ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner, commenting on the July CPI numbers. “The main driver was a hefty increase in air fares, the largest July rise...
Celebs share support for Essex's new Great British Bake Off contestant
Essex Live
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August 20, 2025
Celebs have flocked to Instagram to share support for an Essex bridal designer who's set to enter the Great British Bake off for 2025. Pui Man is among those competing on this year's series of The Great British Bake Off. Twelve bakers will go...