The rate remained unchanged in the year to August, in line with economist expectations

While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures.

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The rate remained unchanged in the year to August, in line with economist expectations

Annual August rate released as Bank of England considers holding interest rate at 4% to tackle rising prices