The UK is forecast to see the highest rate of inflation of the G7 advanced economies this year and next year, according to the International Monetary Fund.

In its latest outlook report, the influential economic body said price inflation in the UK would rise more steeply than expected in 2025 and 2026 compared with its previous forecasts in July.

Here, The i Paper takes a look at what the IMF said and how UK prices compare with other countries. New Feature

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Why is UK inflation so high?

The UK consumer prices index – the key measure of inflation – hit 3.8 per cent in July and August, marking the highest levels since January 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics.

The rise has been linked to increasing food and hospita

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