UK Inflation Rises beyond Expectations

</p> <h2>UK inflation rises beyond expectations | Economy | The New Statesman</h2> <p> Higher food, clothing, air and rail fares contribute to rise.<br /> Inflation has risen to 3.6% in the year to June, higher than expected, and the highest it has been since January 2024.<br /> In her Mansion House speech this week, Rachel Reeves stressed the importance of “more money into people’s pockets”. How much of a blow is this inflation news to government plans?<br /> Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Will Dunn and Andrew Marr to discuss.<br /> Credit to : The New Statesman</p> <p>