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A slowdown last month in the rising cost of energy, air travel and hotels helped offset a jump in inflation for petrol, kitchen appliances and a range of groceries, meaning the UK’s overall rate eased slightly from 3.8% to 3.6%.
The biggest downward pressure on prices came from household gas and
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