(Sharecast News) – UK consumer price inflation slowed again to 6.8% in July, according to official data published on Wednesday.
The fall was lower than June’s 7.9% and in line with economists’ forecasts. However it is still well above the Bank of England’s 2% target.
Reporting by Frank Prenesti for Sharecast.com
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