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Inflation spikes to 2.9% as war in the Middle East navigates ‘clunky ceasefire’

Published 19 August 2026, 8:43am

UK inflation rose by 2.9% in the 12 months to July 2026 as the war in the Middle East continues to put pressure on household bills. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, published today (19 August), show consumer price inflation increased by 0.3%, up

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