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Inflation unexpectedly holds steady at 2.8%

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Wednesday 17 Jun 2026

(Sharecast News) - UK inflation unexpectedly held steady in May, official data showed on Wednesday, as lower food prices helped offset sharply higher transport costs.
In data released ahead of the Bank of England's latest decision on interest rates, the Office for National Statistics confirmed that the consumer prices index rose...

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