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UK inflation increases in July driven by a surge in gas costs; oil prices rise again – business live

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UK inflation increases in July driven by a surge in gas costs; oil prices rise again – business live

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It’s UK inflation day! 9.30am BST: UK Private rents and house prices for July 8.10am BST: European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde speaks 10am BST: Eurozone inflation final for July 7pm BST: US Federal Reserve minutes of last meeting Continue reading...

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