UK Inflation Hits 3.5% as Fuel Costs Surge, Bank of England Rate Rise Expected

UK inflation rose to 3.5% in September, its highest in a year, driven by a 30% surge in motor fuel costs linked to the Iran war. Treasury chief John Healey promises budget measures to give families breathing space, while economists expect the Bank of England to raise rates to 4% in November.

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