UK inflation rate hits highest level for eight months

Economists say the faster pace of price rises all but rules out an interest rate cut next week.

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UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold

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UK inflation rate hits highest level for eight months

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UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold

UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November

UK inflation hits eight-month high of 2.6%, fuelling calls to hold interest rates

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Sterling hovers near highest level against euro since Brexit vote

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