BBCNEWS BBC News at One June 4, 2024 12:27:00
The uk inflation rate hit 2.5% in the yeartojune, the highest for nearly three years, as the unlocking of the uk economy continued. as you can see here, the rate is higher than the bank of englands 2% inflation target for a second month. the office for national statistics says the rise has been driven by higher food and fuel costs. eating and drinking out also cost more, while clothing and footwear, usually cheaper at this time of year, also went up in price. theres been a coronavirus outbreak a...
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