Surprise inflation jump puts further squeeze on UK consumers

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The overall inflation index soared to 10.4% in February compared with 10.1% in January, according to the latest ONS Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures. 

Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation accelerated to 18%, up from 16.7% in January. 

 

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