23/10/2026
With UK inflation rising to 3.5% and government borrowing reaching £24.5 billion in September, the pressure is mounting ahead of the upcoming Budget.
Rising fuel prices and increasing costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, while businesses face ongoing uncertainty around costs, spending and future growth.
Learn more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gel2xv4493o
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).