UK inflation shot up unexpectedly last month as vegetable shortages pushed food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics revealed Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 10.4% in February from 10.1% in January.

UK inflation shot up unexpectedly last month as vegetable shortages pushed food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics revealed Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 10.4% in February from 10.1% in January.