General · 18 February 2026

UK Inflation Falls to 3% in January

Inflation in the UK dropped to 3% during January, according to the ONS. The decrease from December was attributed to fuel and food costs, plus airfares. The Bank of England is now more likely to cut interest rates at the March meeting. The rate had been at its lowest since March of last year.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 February 2026 at 18:48

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