Inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May (PA)
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Charlie Duffield
17 July 2025
The UK rate of inflation has increased to an 18-month high of 3.6% to the shock of economists - and households are facing a new squeeze, with accelerating food, drink and fuel prices.
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