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UK inflation rises to 3.1%, piling more pressure on households
Annual increase in August comes as Bank of England prepares for decision on interest rates Business live – latest updates UK inflation has returned above 3% as soaring energy prices fuelled by the Iran war heap renewed pressure on British…
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