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21st May 2025
Inflation surges to 3.5% unexpectedly
Inflation in the UK jumped suddenly to 3.5% last month – the highest rate recorded in more than a year. The rise came after significant increases in energy costs, water bills and council tax – essentially unavoidable household bills – putting inflation back on the rise again. Water and sewerage bills were the standout, rising by 26.1%, the fastest rate of increase since privatisation in 1989.