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UK Inflation Rate Eases Slightly

Updated 2026-05-20 06:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

The UK’s inflation rate has eased to 2.8% in April from March's 3.3%, but economists predict a short-lived slowdown, with the rate expected to rise again soon.

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UK inflation rate eases to 2.8% in April, but slowdown is expected to be short-lived

Economists polled by Reuters had expected the inflation rate to drop back to 3%, cooling from 3.3% in March.

2026-05-20 06:28 UTC