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Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget

Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
BBC Politics Wednesday 21 October 2026, 09:45 UTC 1 min read
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Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
the Office for National Statistics (ONS (ORG)
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