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UK inflation hits 3.5% in September, highest in almost a year

UK inflation hits 3.5% in September, highest in almost a year

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The ONS said the rate rose from 3.1% in August, above the 3.4% economists expected. Petrol and diesel were the biggest driver, with diesel up 10.7p a litre in September and petrol up 8.2p. Chancellor John Healey blamed Middle East conflicts, and the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates on 5 November.

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