UK inflation climbs unexpectedly as pressure mounts on chancellor

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UK inflation unexpectedly rose in June, according to the latest figures, mounting further pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed the consumer price index rose by 3.6% last month, compared to a 3.4% jump in May, despite experts predicting that inflation would remain flat.

 

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