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UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war fuels living costs squeeze

UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war fuels living costs squeeze

19.08.2026 09:01 | The Guardian World

Higher energy costs push up CPI but jobs slowdown could deter Bank of England from raising interest ratesBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation rose to 2.9% in July as the impact of the Iran war on energy prices triggered a renewed cost of living squeeze for British households.Underscoring the challenge for Andy Burnham’s government to give “breathing space” to hard-pressed consumers, the Office for National Statistics said inflation rose from 2.6% in June. Continue reading...

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