Live: Did UK inflation rise in July?

The Office for National Statistics will release the latest UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation data today (19 August). The data will cover July 2026.CPI inflation rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to June 2026, down from 2.8% in May and April 2026.Ratesetters at the Bank of England will be watching the July data closely to inform their next decision on UK interest rates.| UK inflation forecast | What is inflation? | When will interest rates fall further? | CPI release dates | MPC mee