UK inflation rises more than expected in June, boosted by airfares

British inflation rose more than expected in June and matched one of the highest rates seen over the last year and a half, boosted by a surge in airfares as soccer fans flocked to France for the Euro championships. Consumer prices, which are set to pick up speed soon after last month's vote to leave the European Union, rose 0.5 percent compared with a year ago, the Office for National Statistics said. British inflation has been below the Bank of England's 2 percent target for two-and-a-half year