Inflation rises to 3.4%

UK inflation rose to 3.4% in the year to December, slightly higher than expected.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), rising prices were partly driven by the increased cost of airfare and tobacco.
Inflation was 3.2% in the year to November.Related Story Slight rise in sales volumes, says ONS19/12/2025 x 10:01 AMFood and non-alcoholic drink inflation rose to 4.5% in the 12 months to December. This is up from 4.2% in the 12 months to November.
On a monthly basis, food and n