What is happening to UK prices?
UK prices rose by 2.8% in April, a decrease from 3.3% in March, but still above the Bank of England's target. Inflation is expected to rise again due to the impact of the US-Israel war with Iran, which has increased energy costs. The Bank of England may need to adjust interest rates in response to these inflationary pressures.
- ▪UK inflation was 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March.
- ▪The Bank of England's target inflation rate is 2%.
- ▪The ongoing US-Israel war with Iran is expected to increase inflation in the coming months.
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What is happening to UK prices?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesPrices in the UK rose by 2.8% in the year to April, down from the 3.3% recorded in March, but still above the Bank of England's 2% target. However, UK inflation is expected to increase in the next few months due to the ongoing impact of the US-Israel war with Iran, which has put up energy and fuel costs around the world. The Bank moves interest rates up and down to try to keep inflation on track. Six cuts since August 2024 had brought rates down to 3.75%, but the war is expected to delay any further falls, and the next move could be up.What is inflation? Inflation is the increase in the price of something over time.
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