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Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget

Published October 21, 2026 2:08 am • Updated October 21, 2026 5:46 am •
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
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Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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