Inflation increases slightly more than many anticipated, according to official statistics released for December 2025.

Inflation, which measures the rate of price increases over time, remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

The U.K. inflation rate rose to 3.4% in December, above forecasts of 3.3% from economists polled by Reuters.

The highest annual inflation rates were registered in Other goods and services (5.3 per cent) and Furnishings and household equipment (4.1 per cent) ...

Higher tobacco prices and airfares pushed the UK rate of inflation higher for the first time in five months, official figures ...

Higher food costs, more tax on cigarettes and costlier air fares all contributed to the increase.