20-August-2026
Economy News
 
UK Inflation Picks up After July Surge in Household Energy Bills
20-Aug-2026

A jump in household energy bills pushed British inflation to a four-month high in July, matching forecasts, and it looks set to rise further as the war in Iran grinds on with no end in sight.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-08-19/uk-inflation-picks-up-to-2-9-year-on-year-in-july