Inflation fell to the Bank of England's long-term 2% target rate for the first time in nearly three years in May, leading to speculation the Bank of England may soon unveil an interest rate cut.The news came as voters prepare to go to the polls in just over two weeks' time.

Inflation fell to the Bank of England's long-term 2% target rate for the first time in nearly three years in May, leading to speculation the Bank of England may soon unveil an interest rate cut.The news came as voters prepare to go to the polls in just over two weeks' time.