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UK inflation outlook
Falling oil prices are good news for the UK's fight against inflation. Cheaper fuel and energy costs reduce the price of transporting goods and running businesses, which can help bring down the overall cost of living. This could mean less pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates further.
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