UK inflation rises to 9.1%, its highest rate in 40 years

British households are facing the most severe pressure from rising living costs in 40 years after a fresh rise in inflation in May, amid record prices for petrol and the soaring cost of food.

by | 22 Jun, 2022

The Office for National Statistics said inflation as measured by the consumer prices index rose from 9% in April to 9.1% last month, a level unseen since February 1982, and the highest rate in the G7 group of wealthy nations.

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