UK inflation slows to 2.8%, driven by lower energy bills
20 May 2026
UK inflation eased to 2.8% in the 12 months to April, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The figure was down from 3.3% in the 12 months to March, beating economists’ expectations of a 3% reading. On a monthly basis, inflation rose by 0.7% in April, compared with a...
