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What is happening to UK prices?

What is happening to UK prices?
BBC Business Wednesday 17 June 2026, 09:00 UTC 1 min read
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The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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