Inflation

The UK's main measure of inflation has increased on the back of rising oil prices.

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Inflation in the UK may rise ‘sharply' over the next few months but is likely to fall back again in the medium term, according to Bank of England governor Mervyn King.

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Sterling has leapt to a month high against the euro and dollar after hints from Mervyn King dismissing an increase in QE in November.

Pensioners are likely to be worse off in the New Year, despite a drop in headline inflation figures, according to Watson Wyatt.

UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.

UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in over four years, according to official statistics.

The cost of living for pensioners remains much higher than the Government's official inflation measure, according to Alliance Trust Research Centre.

UK inflation measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remained steady in July at 1.8% from the previous month, Office for National Statistics figures show.