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British inflation unexpectedly held at 2.8% in May, unchanged from April's 13-month low.
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Who
economists, Yael Selfin, Andrew Bailey, Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, Office for National Statistics
What
British inflation unexpectedly held at 2.8% in May, unchanged from April's 13-month low.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:24:43 GMT · 9d 0h ago
Where
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Why
Lower food and fuel prices offset higher airfares and petrol, causing inflation to remain stable despite forecasts for a rise.
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The unexpected stability in UK inflation strengthens the case for the Bank of England to maintain current interest rates, and sterling weakened slightly against the U.S. dollar, impacting investor expectations for future rate hikes.
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