UK Inflation Surges to 10.4% Amid Soaring Food Prices
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UK consumer prices rose by 10.4% YoY in February, with food prices soaring 18.2%, the sharpest rise since the late 1970s, due to shortages and rationing by supermarkets. The increase in inflation could lead to the Bank of England raising interest rates again when it meets on Thursday. However, some economists argue that the rise in food prices is weather-related and should unwind over the coming months, making it unnecessary to hike rates. The data also makes it harder for the UK government to deliver on its pledge to halve inflation this year, and wages are still lagging behind inflation.
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