In April 2025, UK prices rose by 3.5% compared to the previous year, marking the highest inflation rate since January 2024, surpassing expectations. Monthly consumer prices increased by 1.2%, influenced by rising household bills, business taxes, and minimum wage hikes. The Bank of England's interest rate cuts may slow due to persistent inflation above 3%. Economists predict a decline in inflation by 2026, aided by a new US-UK trade deal. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)