UK inflation has risen to its highest level since March, driven by an increase in petrol prices last month, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.6% in November, from 2.3% the previous month.This is the highest rate since March and the second rise in two months.

UK inflation has risen to its highest level since March, driven by an increase in petrol prices last month, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.6% in November, from 2.3% the previous month.This is the highest rate since March and the second rise in two months.