Editorial brief continued
the wake of fresh tax
- ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said: "Inflation ticked up a little in December, driven partly by higher tobacco prices, following recently introduced excise duty increases." Businesses have warned they have been forced to pass on rising costs to consumers in the wake of the Chancellor's tax rises.
- She raised the employer National Insurance contributions and the minimum wage last April and the minimum wage will rise again from April by 4.1pc to £12.71 per hour.
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What happened
Inflation jumps for first time in five months Chris Price Thu, August 27, 2026 at 5:57 PM GMT+9 12 min read Rachel Reeves increased taxes by £30bn in her second Budget as chancellor - Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images Inflation jumped for the first time in five months in the wake of fresh tax rises announced by Rachel Reeves. The consumer prices index (CPI) rose from 3.2pc in November to 3.4pc in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said: "Inflation ticked up a little in December, driven partly by higher tobacco prices, following recently introduced excise duty increases." Businesses have warned they have been forced to pass on rising costs to consumers in the wake of the Chancellor's tax rises.
Primary evidence
Primary reporting sourced from The Telegraph (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/inflation-jumps-first-time-six-100731109.html). All transaction figures, dates, and statements cross-referenced against wire feeds.
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