August's inflation rate of 3.8% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.80.UK inflation stood still last month, remaining at the highest level since the start of 2024.The PA news agency looks at what is behind the latest figures and what it means for households and the economy.

August's inflation rate of 3.8% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.80.UK inflation stood still last month, remaining at the highest level since the start of 2024.The PA news agency looks at what is behind the latest figures and what it means for households and the economy.