UK May 2026 CPI inflation is forecast to rise to 3.0% from April's 2.8%, with energy prices and geopolitical tensions driving the reversal ahead of the Bank

UK May 2026 CPI inflation is forecast to rise to 3.0% from April's 2.8%, with energy prices and geopolitical tensions driving the reversal ahead of the Bank

Inflation shows the rate at which the price of goods and services rises over time based on a regularly updated 'basket of goods'

UK CPI inflation held steady at 2.8% in May, below economist forecasts of 3%, easing concerns and boosting rate cut expectations from the Bank of England.

British inflation held steady at 2.8% in May. This figure matches April's 13-month low. The Bank of England is set to announce its next interest rate decision tomorrow. Economists…

The Office for National Statistics has revealed the latest figures

The Office for National Statistics said inflation in the year to May was 2.8 per cent, lower than economists expected.

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Britain's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 2.8 percent in May as higher petrol prices caused by the US-Iran war were offset by lower food costs, official data showed on June…

UK inflation held steady at 2.8% in May, below the 3% markets expected, as the Bank of England prepares its June rate decision with rates at 3.75%.

The annual inflation in the U.K. held steady at 2.8% in May despite higher petrol prices due to the U.S.-Iran war, as they were offset by lower food costs,...

The rate of inflation was lower than expected by economists, who had predicted an uptick in inflation to 3%.

UK CPI inflation held at 2.8% in May 2026, well below the Bank of England's 3.5% projection. Here's what it means for crypto and risk assets.