The UK is reminded again that the RPI is its best cost of living measure

This morning those in the UK woke up to another in a sequence of disappointing inflation numbers. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.9% in the 12 months to July 2026, up from 2.6% the previous month. On a monthly basis, CPI rose by 0.3% in July 2026, compared with a rise of 0.1% … … Continue reading →