Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Inflation falls to 4.2% from 4.8%

Inflation fell sharply in December on the back of lower fuel and clothing prices. Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation in the UK fell to 4.2% in December, down from 4.8% in November, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16591740

However, a Guardian article  - 'By the end of 2012 we may be worrying about deflation not inflation'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/economics-blog/2012/jan/17/end-2012-deflation-not-inflation