New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that inflation rose by more than expected to 3.5% in September.
Above 3.1% in August and the 3.4% expected by economists. Higher petrol prices were the primary cause. Inflation is now at its highest level since October 2025. Services inflation also rose to 3.7%, above expectations. Core inflation rose to 2.8% from 2.6% in August…
Government borrowing for the month also rose by more than expected to £24.5 billion. Budget next week – brace, brace…
Robert Jenrick on the Today programme:
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