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UK inflation slows ahead of Trump tariffs

April 17, 2025 00:00:00


LONDON, Apr 16 (AFP): Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in March, official data showed Wednesday, handing a boost to the Labour government as US President Donald Trump's tariffs fuels economic uncertainty.

The Consumer Prices Index came in at 2.6 per cent last month, down from 2.8 per cent in February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.


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