Inflation rise hits poorer homes most

THE UK's poorest households have faced the brunt of the recent rise in inflation, according to official figures.

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New analysis from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the country's lowest-earning households saw their cost of living rise by 4.1% between April and June.

This compares with a 3.8% rise in the living costs of the highest-earning households.

It indicates a reversal of recent trends, with the ONS highlighting that it is the first time that low-income households have experienced a higher annual rate of inflation since June 2023.