There was a surprise surge in CPI inflation in February to 10.4% - from 10.1% in January - due mainly to rising food prices.

UK inflation eased for a third month in a row in January, with CPI falling 0.6% for the month.

After years in the doldrums, cash ISA rates are rising rapidly thanks to rapid increases in the bank rate which rose to 4% last week.

CPI inflation continued its recent downward trend in December for the second month with a fall from 10.7% to 10.5%.