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UK Economy - The Surge in Inflation

Level:
A-Level, IB Diploma
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 18 Nov 2021

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In this update video we look at the surge in consumer price inflation in the UK economy.

UK inflation has jumped more than expected and to its highest level in almost a decade. Inflation is now more than double the official inflation target of 2 per cent. This is increasing pressure on the Bank of England to raise monetary policy interest rates.

UK Economy - The Surge in Inflation
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