8/20/2026
Political Picture

Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

Filed by Deacon Rift
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
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