Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
The cost of things is now rising at a faster pace compared with last month.
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"We have cut VAT on electricity bills and capped bus fares at £2 - to give breathing space to those feeling the strain."
— John Healey , Politician
"The need for affordable food now reaches across every part of the community."
— Penny Keevil , Activist
"Prices for pasta, olive oil and fresh fruit all fell in July, demonstrating that strong competition among grocers is firmly keeping a lid on people's weekly shop."
— Harvir Dhillon , Executive
Key People
Harvir Dhillon is an economist with the British Retail Consortium.
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
Mel Stride is the Shadow Chancellor.
Founder of a crisis support centre addressing community needs.
Chief economist at KPMG UK.
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The cost of things is now rising at a faster pace compared with last month.
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