UK inflation jumps to 3.1% as energy costs soar

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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The reading comes a day before the Bank of England updates its monetary policy.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:18:23 UTC.

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