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UK inflation falls to 2.6% in lift for Burnham’s cost of living plans

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The Guardian reports that UK inflation fell to two point six percent in June, beating economists' expectations. Prime Minister Andy Burnham's cost-of-living reduction plans have just gotten a helpful economic signal—softer prices could ease pressure on households and support his broader economic agenda.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/22/uk-infla...

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