Teuerungsrate: Inflation in Großbritannien steigt deutlich auf 2,9 Prozent
Vor allem Kosten für Wohnen und Haushaltsdienstleistungen treiben die Preise an. Für eine Überraschung sorgt derweil die Kernrate der britischen Inflation.
Inflation in the United Kingdom surged sharply to 2.9% in July due to increased costs for households, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in London. Consumer prices rose 2.9% year-on-year, up from 2.6% in the previous month, as forecast by analysts. This figure exceeds the Bank of England's target inflation rate of 2%.
The rise was primarily driven by significant cost increases associated with housing and household services, as reported in the announcement. Monthly, British consumer prices increased by 0.3%, in line with expectations. Household expenditure was identified as one of the strongest contributors to price growth. Interestingly, the core rate of UK inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, remained unchanged at 2.6%.
Analysts had anticipated a decline to 2.5%. Premier Andy Burnham announced an economic turnaround, with Chancellor-designate Ed Healey unexpectedly taking on the role.
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