The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to February 2024, down from 4.2% in January. On a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.6% in February 2024, compared with a rise of 1.0% in February 2023. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to February 2024, down from 4.0% in January. On a monthly basis, CPI rose by 0.6% in February 2024, compared with a rise of 1.1% in February 2023. The largest downward contributions to the monthly change in both CPIH and CPI annual rates came from food, and restaurants and cafes, while the largest upward ... (full story)