00:00Inflation has eased to 2.6% in June, offering some relief for household budgets after months
00:07of higher price rises. Lower fuel costs and slower increases for some food items
00:12helped drive the latest fall, according to the Office for National Statistics.
00:17But underlying price pressures remain, with services inflation edging higher.
00:22Economists also expect inflation to rise again as higher energy costs feed through incoming data.
00:28The latest figures may bring temporary encouragement, but many families and businesses are still facing
00:35ongoing pressure on everyday spending and household finances in the months ahead, as bills remain
00:41elevated despite the latest easing.
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