The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation fell sharply from 1% in July to 0.2% in August as the Eat Out to Help Out restaurant scheme kicked in and helped lower eating out prices.

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remained at 1.5% in November - a three year low - despite some experts predicting a fall to 1.4%.

The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) 12-month inflation rate was 2.3% in June 2018, unchanged from May 2018 despite expectations of a rise.