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UK inflation hits 17-month high

UK inflation accelerated again in April to hit its highest rate in 17 months, official figures show.

On the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure, inflation hit 3.7% - well above the target of 2% and the highest rate since November 2008. On the Retail Price Index (RPI) measure, inflation was up to 5.3% from 4.4% recorded last month. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said food prices in particular had seen sharp rises.

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