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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Phillip Inman

EXPLAINED: Uk households face battle to regain former living standards even if inflation eases - The Real Truth

Smart meter in UK kitchen alongside an electric kettle
Energy prices last month were 89% higher than in January 2021. Photograph: Simon Dack/Alamy

Inflation remains a problem for every household, despite recent falls that have more than halved the consumer prices index since a peak in 2022.

The latest figures for January show gas and electricity bills were pushed higher by Great Britain’s regulator, Ofgem, lifting the prices cap by 5%, while restaurants and hotel charges jumped 7% year on year.

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