Business & Economy
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
Source: feeds.bbci.co.uk · Published
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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