Highest inflation in four months means Budget must tackle squeeze on business
The upcoming Autumn Budget must be more supportive of business to mitigate pressure on firms, East Midlands Chamber has said, after latest data showed inflation has risen sharply to 2.9% - the highest level in four months. The latest estimated inflation figure from the Office for National Statistics covers the 12 months to July 2026, up from 2.6% in June. East Midlands Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles said: “Inflation going the wrong direction – rising again and moving further away […]
