Live: UK inflation rises to 2.9%

UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose by 2.9% in the 12 months to 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 meeting dates | August 18, 2026 – 10:04 AMGood afternoon and welcome to our li