UK's inflation steady at 3.8% in August

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RistoArnaudov

* The UK’s annual inflation rate held steady at 3.8% in August 2025, unchanged from July and remaining near the highs last seen in January 2024, in line with expectations.
* Inflation accelerated for restaurants and hotels, food, and furniture, household equipment and maintenance.
* On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.3%, following a 0.1% gain in July and matching forecasts.
* Annual core inflation eased to 3.6% from 3.8%, matching forecasts.
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