The biggest undershoot in UK inflation in at least a year has added to signs of a cooling economy, economists warned on Wednesday, as households restrain spending and the labour market sputters. November’s 3.2 per cent inflation reading was sharply below the 3.5 per cent forecast in a Reuters poll of economists.

A rise of 3.2% in CPI inflation in the 12 months to November undershoots almost all expectations

LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - British inflation fell much more sharply than forecast in November to 3.2%, its lowest since March, from 3.6% in October, official data showed on Wednesday, cementing market expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates on Thursday.

British households’ inflation expectations edged down from their highest in two years, a slight easing that may soothe concerns at the Bank of England as officials decide whether to cut interest rates further.

UK inflation cooled to 3.2% in November, below forecasts, strengthening expectations of a Bank of England rate cut.

The annual inflation rate in the UK decreased to 3.2% in November 2025 from 3.6% in October 2025, and below expectations of 3.5%. The UK’s annual core inflation eased to 3.2% in November 2025, down fr

Rate Below 4% For First Time Since Jan 2023  The Bank of England today announced a reduction in its benchmark lending rate from 4% to

Lower food prices in November helped the UK inflation rate ease to 3.2% from 3.6% last month, according to new official data. Inflation - the rate at which prices rise - is now at its lowest level in eight months but remains above the Bank of England's target of 2%.

British consumer price inflation fell unexpectedly sharply to 3.2% in November, its lowest since March, from 3.6% in October, official figures showed on Wednesday, a day before ‍the Bank of England is

UK inflation fell to a ten-month low of 3.2% in November, below expectations, strengthening the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates this week.