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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Holly Williams

UNBELIEVABLE: Why has inflation jumped higher and what does it mean for households | History Defined

UK inflation has hit its highest level since the start of last year after a flurry of painful bill rises for households.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation hit 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and the highest since January 2024.

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