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Economics27m ago

The British public's expectations for inflation in the long term rose to a record high last month.

LONDON, UK

Who
British public, Bank of England (BoE)
What
The British public's expectations for inflation in the long term rose to a record high last month.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:44:33 GMT · 27m ago
Where
LONDON, UK ·
Why
after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sent energy prices soaring
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This surge in long-term inflation expectations, reaching their highest level since 2009, suggests that price pressures may be becoming permanently embedded in consumer behavior, posing a challenge for the Bank of England's 2.0% inflation target.

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  1. Currently Reading27m ago
    The British public's expectations for inflation in the long term rose to a record high last month.
  2. Economics27m ago
    The British public's expectations for inflation in the long term rose to a record high last month after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sent energy prices soaring.
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  3. Economics1h 23m ago
    The UK economy contracted by 0.1 percent in April, the first decline in eight months, as an early sign of the impact of the war in Iran.
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