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Fall in inflation fails to materialise

UK inflation stays at 8.7% despite hopes of a fall

The UK's inflation rate stayed at 8.7% in May despite hopes of a fall. 麻豆社 Economics editor Faisal Islam joined Nick Robinson and Mishal Husain in the studio to breakdown the inflation figures.

Core inflation 鈥� which strips out energy and food costs - is at its highest level in the UK for more than 30 years, increasing the likelihood that the Bank of England will raise rates on Thursday.

The Office for National Statistics鈥� chief economist explained what鈥檚 behind the rise. Karen Ward, from JP Morgan Asset Management, told Mishal Husain there are signs that a wage-price spiral is emerging, which the Bank "has to nip in the bud".

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