Live: Inflation rises by 3.1% in August

SummaryAugust’s inflation figures were published at 7am, revealing a 3.1% rise.Experts forecast inflation would rise as the UK continues to be hit by the economic consequences of the Iran war.The Bank of England will announce its latest interest rates decision on 17 September; its decision is likely to be influenced by the latest inflation data| What is inflation? | CPI vs RPI inflation | When will interest rates fall further? | CPI release dates | MPC meeting dates |September 15, 2026 &nd