UK inflation expected to rise slightly as latest figure due – live updates

UK inflation expected to rise slightlypublished at 06:11 British Summer Time

Rachel Clun
Business reporter

Good morning from the London newsroom.

Today we’ll get the latest data on UK inflation – it’s expected to rise slightly, from 3.6% in the year to June, to 3.7% in the year to July.

Economists expect high grocery prices and travel costs to have added to the upcoming inflation figures.

The Office for National Statistics will publish the latest data at 07:00BST, and we’ll bring you updates as well as analysis from our correspondents as soon as we have it.

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