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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Derby

Inflation holding at 2.8% will help reassure business

The East Midlands Chamber has said inflation holding at 2.8% will reduce anxiety for firms, amid what has been a challenging trading climate. The latest estimated figure from the Office for National Statistics covers the 12 months to May 2026. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “While still above the Bank of England’s 2% target, firms will welcome inflation having held steady, when it was widely expected to increase. For those looking to borrow, there […]

today17 June 2026 7

Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

News

Inflation holds at 3% but businesses need support as they brace for possible future rises

East Midlands Chamber is urging policymakers to give greater support to the region’s firms amid fears that inflation, unchanged at 3%, could rise later this year due to the conflict in the Middle East. The latest estimated figure from the Office for National Statistics covers the 12 months to February and remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “A rise in inflation later in 2026 is not something […]

today25 March 2026 9

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