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Inflation rises to 1.9% in June Inflation rises to 1.9% in June
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The rate of UK inflation rose sharply in June, pushed up by consumer spending on clothing and footwear, food and non-alcoholic drinks, official figures show. The rate of UK inflation rose sharply in June, pushed up by higher clothing and footwear, and food and non-alcoholic drinks prices, official figures show.
The Consumer Prices Index rose to 1.9%, up from 1.5% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics.The Consumer Prices Index rose to 1.9%, up from 1.5% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Inflation was close to the Bank of England's 2% target, but remained below target for the seventh consecutive month. Rising air fares and furniture prices also pushed the inflation rate up, the ONS said.
The rate is now close to the Bank of England's 2% target.
It has remained below the target for seven consecutive months.
The pound jumped against the dollar following the rise, climbing as high as $1.7144, around three quarters of a cent higher on the day.
Women's clothing prices, including for trousers and skirts, helped push up the rate of inflation, the ONS said.
The price of vegetables, bread & cereals, sugar, jam, syrups, and chocolate and confectionery, also contributed.