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UK consumer prices index (CPI) inflation remained stable in September at 2.7%.

UK CPI inflation fell from 2.8% to 2.7% in August, in line with economists' expectations, as falling transport costs pushed the headline figure down.

Official consumer prices index (CPI) inflation is expected to dip this week when official figures are released.

UK CPI inflation rose from 2.7% to 2.9% in June, with the largest upward contributions coming from petrol, clothing and footwear.

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UK consumer prices index (CPI) inflation remained unchanged at 2.8% in the year to March, after a slight rise during February.

After consulting on options for changing Retail Prices Index, the Office for National Statistics has chosen 'none of the above' and proposed a new index to be published in parallel.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has decided to retain the way the retail prices index(RPI) is calculated after a consultation with the industry.

The retail prices index should not be brought in line with consumer prices index, AXA Investment Managers has argued, ahead of a decision by the Office for National Statistics later this week.