The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

The U.K. inflation rate cooled to 3% in January, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Economists expect rates to reach the government target of 2 per cent by around April

The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

Economists predict inflation is now on track to drop to the government target of 2% in April, providing some relief for chancellor Rachel Reeves