UK inflation hits six-month high
The UK inflation rate unexpectedly rose in August to 2.7%, the highest level in six months.
The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation rose from 2.5% in July, the Office for National Statistics said.
Sterling jumped on the news, rising 0.4% versus the dollar to 1.32.
Rising prices for recreational goods, transport and clothing drove the rise.
Mike Hardie, head of inflation at the ONS, said: "Consumers paid more for theatre shows, sea fares and new season autumn clothing last month.
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