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Coverage dated May 21, 2024

UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest level in nearly 3 years but still above Bank of England's target

Headline from WHEC Rochester

LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. fell sharply to its lowest level in nearly three years in April on the back of big declines in domestic bills, official figures showed Wednesday.

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  1. The Guardian

    UK inflation falls by less than expected to 2.3%, reducing chance of June rate cut (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Drop in April is smaller than forecast but level is still lowest in almost three years

  2. WHEC Rochester

    UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest level in nearly 3 years but still above Bank of England's target (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. fell sharply to its lowest level in nearly three years in April on the back of big declines in domestic bills, official figures showed Wednesday.

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    UK inflation drops to 2.3% in April, nearing Bank of England's target (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    The Office for National Statistics released inflation figures for April on Wednesday.

  4. Fortune

    U.K. inflation drops to 2.3%, but interest rate cuts aren’t expected until November (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The figure is close to the Bank of England's 2% target, but was still higher than analysts had expected.

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