UK Inflation Holds Steady at 3.8% in July
UK inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in July, defying expectations of a fall. The surprise hold puts pressure on the Bank of England and impacts household budgets amid the cost of living squeeze.
UK inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in July, defying expectations of a fall. The surprise hold puts pressure on the Bank of England and impacts household budgets amid the cost of living squeeze.
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