UK inflation has hit its highest level since the start of last year after a flurry of painful bill rises for households.The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation hit 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and the highest since January 2024.

UK inflation has hit its highest level since the start of last year after a flurry of painful bill rises for households.The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation hit 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and the highest since January 2024.