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Cost of Living data

Essential household costs, inflation pressure and affordability.

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89%

Cost of living remains the UK's most commonly reported major issue

89% of adults in Great Britain said the cost of living was an important issue facing the UK.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: 6–31 May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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66%

Two-thirds of adults reported another monthly rise in their cost of living

66% of adults said their cost of living had increased compared with the previous month.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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63%

Nearly two-thirds remained worried about rising living costs

63% of adults reported being very or somewhat worried about rising costs of living.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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69%

Adults aged 30–49 were most likely to report cost-of-living worries

69% of adults aged 30 to 49 said they were very or somewhat worried about rising living costs.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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93%

Food was the biggest reported driver of rising household costs

Among adults reporting a rise in their cost of living, 93% cited the price of food shopping.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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77%

Fuel prices were another major source of financial pressure

Among adults reporting a rise in their cost of living, 77% cited the price of fuel.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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61%

Energy bills remained a major contributor to higher living costs

Among adults reporting an increased cost of living, 61% cited gas or electricity bills.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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61%

Six in ten adults had cut spending on non-essential items

61% of adults reported spending less on non-essentials because of increases in the cost of living.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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41%

Four in ten adults were cutting back on food and other essentials

41% reported spending less on food shopping and essentials because of increased living costs.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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35%

More than a third were using less household energy

35% of adults said they were using less gas or electricity at home because of rising living costs.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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Almost one in twelve adults had been unable to access essential food

8% of adults said they had been unable to buy or access essential food items they needed in the previous two weeks.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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13%

Thirteen per cent said household income did not cover minimum living expenses

13% disagreed or strongly disagreed that their household income covered their household's minimum living expenses.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Public opinions and social trends, Great Britain: May 2026

Period: May 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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2.6%

UK CPI inflation was 2.6% in June 2026

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.6% in the 12 months to June 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: June 2026

Period: 12 months to June 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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0.1%

Monthly consumer prices increased by 0.1%

CPI increased by 0.1% between May and June 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: June 2026

Period: June 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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1.7%

Food inflation stood at 1.7%

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 1.7% higher than a year earlier.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: June 2026

Period: June 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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21.3%

Motor fuel prices were more than a fifth higher than a year earlier

Motor fuel prices increased by 21.3% in the 12 months to June 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: June 2026

Period: June 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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3.6%

Overall household costs were rising faster than headline CPI earlier in 2026

The ONS Household Costs Index showed household costs rising by 3.6% in the year to March 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: January to March 2026

Period: Year to March 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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3.7%

Low-income households experienced 3.7% household-cost inflation

Households in income decile 2 saw costs rise by 3.7%.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: January to March 2026

Period: Year to March 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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3.5%

High-income households experienced 3.5% household-cost inflation

Households in income decile 9 saw costs rise by 3.5%.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: January to March 2026

Period: Year to March 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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3.7%

Private renters faced 3.7% annual household-cost inflation

Private renting households saw household costs rise by 3.7% in the year to March 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: January to March 2026

Period: Year to March 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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3.7%

Social renters also faced 3.7% household-cost inflation

Social renting households saw household costs rise by 3.7% in the year to March 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: January to March 2026

Period: Year to March 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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33.9%

Five-year household-cost inflation was nearly 34% for low-income households

Cumulative Household Costs Index inflation for low-income households over the preceding five years was 33.9%.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Household Costs Indices for UK household groups: January to March 2026

Period: Five years to March 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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-0.8%

Real household disposable income per head fell in early 2026

Real household disposable income per head decreased by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Quarterly sector accounts, UK: January to March 2026

Period: Q1 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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8.9%

The household saving ratio fell to 8.9%

The UK household saving ratio was 8.9% in the first quarter of 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Quarterly sector accounts, UK: January to March 2026

Period: Q1 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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-0.7 percentage points

The saving ratio fell by 0.7 percentage points in one quarter

The household saving ratio fell by 0.7 percentage points compared with the previous quarter. This is a percentage-point change, not a percentage change.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Quarterly sector accounts, UK: January to March 2026

Period: Q1 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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3.0%

UK CPI inflation was 3.0% in January 2026

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.0% in the 12 months to January 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: January 2026

Period: 12 months to January 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.0%

UK CPI inflation was 3.0% in February 2026

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.0% in the 12 months to February 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: February 2026

Period: 12 months to February 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.3%

UK CPI inflation was 3.3% in March 2026

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.3% in the 12 months to March 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: March 2026

Period: 12 months to March 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.8%

UK CPI inflation was 2.8% in April 2026

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.8% in the 12 months to April 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: April 2026

Period: 12 months to April 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.8%

UK CPI inflation was 2.8% in May 2026

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.8% in the 12 months to May 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: May 2026

Period: 12 months to May 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.6%

Food inflation stood at 3.6% in January 2026

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 3.6% higher than a year earlier in January 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: January 2026

Period: 12 months to January 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.3%

Food inflation stood at 3.3% in February 2026

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 3.3% higher than a year earlier in February 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: February 2026

Period: 12 months to February 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.7%

Food inflation stood at 3.7% in March 2026

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 3.7% higher than a year earlier in March 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: March 2026

Period: 12 months to March 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.0%

Food inflation stood at 3.0% in April 2026

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 3.0% higher than a year earlier in April 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: April 2026

Period: 12 months to April 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.2%

Food inflation stood at 2.2% in May 2026

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 2.2% higher than a year earlier in May 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation, UK: May 2026

Period: 12 months to May 2026

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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5.5%

UK CPI inflation was 5.5% in January 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 5.5% in the 12 months to January 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to January 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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6.2%

UK CPI inflation was 6.2% in February 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 6.2% in the 12 months to February 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to February 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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7.0%

UK CPI inflation was 7.0% in March 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 7.0% in the 12 months to March 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to March 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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9.0%

UK CPI inflation was 9.0% in April 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 9.0% in the 12 months to April 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to April 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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9.1%

UK CPI inflation was 9.1% in May 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 9.1% in the 12 months to May 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to May 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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9.4%

UK CPI inflation was 9.4% in June 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 9.4% in the 12 months to June 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to June 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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10.1%

UK CPI inflation was 10.1% in July 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 10.1% in the 12 months to July 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to July 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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9.9%

UK CPI inflation was 9.9% in August 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 9.9% in the 12 months to August 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to August 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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10.1%

UK CPI inflation was 10.1% in September 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 10.1% in the 12 months to September 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to September 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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11.1%

UK CPI inflation was 11.1% in October 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 11.1% in the 12 months to October 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to October 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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10.7%

UK CPI inflation was 10.7% in November 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 10.7% in the 12 months to November 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to November 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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10.5%

UK CPI inflation was 10.5% in December 2022

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 10.5% in the 12 months to December 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to December 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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10.1%

UK CPI inflation was 10.1% in January 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 10.1% in the 12 months to January 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to January 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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10.4%

UK CPI inflation was 10.4% in February 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 10.4% in the 12 months to February 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to February 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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10.1%

UK CPI inflation was 10.1% in March 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 10.1% in the 12 months to March 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to March 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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8.7%

UK CPI inflation was 8.7% in April 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 8.7% in the 12 months to April 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to April 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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8.7%

UK CPI inflation was 8.7% in May 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 8.7% in the 12 months to May 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to May 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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7.9%

UK CPI inflation was 7.9% in June 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 7.9% in the 12 months to June 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to June 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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6.8%

UK CPI inflation was 6.8% in July 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 6.8% in the 12 months to July 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to July 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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6.7%

UK CPI inflation was 6.7% in August 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 6.7% in the 12 months to August 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to August 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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6.7%

UK CPI inflation was 6.7% in September 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 6.7% in the 12 months to September 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to September 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.6%

UK CPI inflation was 4.6% in October 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 4.6% in the 12 months to October 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to October 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.9%

UK CPI inflation was 3.9% in November 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.9% in the 12 months to November 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to November 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.0%

UK CPI inflation was 4.0% in December 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 4.0% in the 12 months to December 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to December 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.0%

UK CPI inflation was 4.0% in January 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 4.0% in the 12 months to January 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to January 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.4%

UK CPI inflation was 3.4% in February 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.4% in the 12 months to February 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to February 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.2%

UK CPI inflation was 3.2% in March 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.2% in the 12 months to March 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to March 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.3%

UK CPI inflation was 2.3% in April 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.3% in the 12 months to April 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to April 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.0%

UK CPI inflation was 2.0% in May 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.0% in the 12 months to May 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to May 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.0%

UK CPI inflation was 2.0% in June 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.0% in the 12 months to June 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to June 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.2%

UK CPI inflation was 2.2% in July 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.2% in the 12 months to July 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to July 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.2%

UK CPI inflation was 2.2% in August 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.2% in the 12 months to August 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to August 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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1.7%

UK CPI inflation was 1.7% in September 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 1.7% in the 12 months to September 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to September 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.3%

UK CPI inflation was 2.3% in October 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.3% in the 12 months to October 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to October 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.6%

UK CPI inflation was 2.6% in November 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.6% in the 12 months to November 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to November 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.5%

UK CPI inflation was 2.5% in December 2024

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.5% in the 12 months to December 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to December 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.0%

UK CPI inflation was 3.0% in January 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.0% in the 12 months to January 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to January 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.8%

UK CPI inflation was 2.8% in February 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.8% in the 12 months to February 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to February 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.6%

UK CPI inflation was 2.6% in March 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 2.6% in the 12 months to March 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to March 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.5%

UK CPI inflation was 3.5% in April 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.5% in the 12 months to April 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to April 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.4%

UK CPI inflation was 3.4% in May 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.4% in the 12 months to May 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to May 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.6%

UK CPI inflation was 3.6% in June 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.6% in the 12 months to June 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to June 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.8%

UK CPI inflation was 3.8% in July 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.8% in the 12 months to July 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to July 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.8%

UK CPI inflation was 3.8% in August 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.8% in the 12 months to August 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to August 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.8%

UK CPI inflation was 3.8% in September 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.8% in the 12 months to September 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to September 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.6%

UK CPI inflation was 3.6% in October 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.6% in the 12 months to October 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to October 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.2%

UK CPI inflation was 3.2% in November 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.2% in the 12 months to November 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to November 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.4%

UK CPI inflation was 3.4% in December 2025

Consumer Prices Index inflation was 3.4% in the 12 months to December 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to December 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.3%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 4.3% in January 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 4.3% higher than a year earlier in January 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to January 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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5.1%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 5.1% in February 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 5.1% higher than a year earlier in February 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to February 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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5.9%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 5.9% in March 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 5.9% higher than a year earlier in March 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to March 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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6.7%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 6.7% in April 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 6.7% higher than a year earlier in April 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to April 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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8.6%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 8.6% in May 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 8.6% higher than a year earlier in May 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to May 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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9.8%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 9.8% in June 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 9.8% higher than a year earlier in June 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to June 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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12.6%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 12.6% in July 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 12.6% higher than a year earlier in July 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to July 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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13.1%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 13.1% in August 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 13.1% higher than a year earlier in August 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to August 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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14.5%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 14.5% in September 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 14.5% higher than a year earlier in September 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to September 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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16.2%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 16.2% in October 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 16.2% higher than a year earlier in October 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to October 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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16.4%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 16.4% in November 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 16.4% higher than a year earlier in November 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to November 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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16.8%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 16.8% in December 2022

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 16.8% higher than a year earlier in December 2022.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to December 2022

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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16.7%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 16.7% in January 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 16.7% higher than a year earlier in January 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to January 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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18.0%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 18.0% in February 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 18.0% higher than a year earlier in February 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to February 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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19.1%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 19.1% in March 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 19.1% higher than a year earlier in March 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to March 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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19.0%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 19.0% in April 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 19.0% higher than a year earlier in April 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to April 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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18.3%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 18.3% in May 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 18.3% higher than a year earlier in May 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to May 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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17.3%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 17.3% in June 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 17.3% higher than a year earlier in June 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to June 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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14.8%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 14.8% in July 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 14.8% higher than a year earlier in July 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to July 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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13.6%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 13.6% in August 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 13.6% higher than a year earlier in August 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to August 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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12.1%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 12.1% in September 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 12.1% higher than a year earlier in September 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to September 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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10.1%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 10.1% in October 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 10.1% higher than a year earlier in October 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to October 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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9.2%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 9.2% in November 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 9.2% higher than a year earlier in November 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to November 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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8.0%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 8.0% in December 2023

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 8.0% higher than a year earlier in December 2023.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to December 2023

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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6.9%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 6.9% in January 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 6.9% higher than a year earlier in January 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to January 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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5.0%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 5.0% in February 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 5.0% higher than a year earlier in February 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to February 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.0%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 4.0% in March 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 4.0% higher than a year earlier in March 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to March 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.9%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 2.9% in April 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 2.9% higher than a year earlier in April 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to April 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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1.7%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 1.7% in May 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 1.7% higher than a year earlier in May 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to May 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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1.5%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 1.5% in June 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 1.5% higher than a year earlier in June 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to June 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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1.5%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 1.5% in July 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 1.5% higher than a year earlier in July 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to July 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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1.3%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 1.3% in August 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 1.3% higher than a year earlier in August 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to August 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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1.9%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 1.9% in September 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 1.9% higher than a year earlier in September 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to September 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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1.9%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 1.9% in October 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 1.9% higher than a year earlier in October 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to October 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.0%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 2.0% in November 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 2.0% higher than a year earlier in November 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to November 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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2.0%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 2.0% in December 2024

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 2.0% higher than a year earlier in December 2024.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to December 2024

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.3%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 3.3% in January 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 3.3% higher than a year earlier in January 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to January 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.3%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 3.3% in February 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 3.3% higher than a year earlier in February 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to February 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.0%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 3.0% in March 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 3.0% higher than a year earlier in March 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to March 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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3.4%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 3.4% in April 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 3.4% higher than a year earlier in April 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to April 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.4%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 4.4% in May 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 4.4% higher than a year earlier in May 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to May 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.5%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 4.5% in June 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 4.5% higher than a year earlier in June 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to June 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.9%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 4.9% in July 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 4.9% higher than a year earlier in July 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to July 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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5.1%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 5.1% in August 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 5.1% higher than a year earlier in August 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to August 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.5%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 4.5% in September 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 4.5% higher than a year earlier in September 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to September 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.9%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 4.9% in October 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 4.9% higher than a year earlier in October 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to October 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.2%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 4.2% in November 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 4.2% higher than a year earlier in November 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to November 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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4.5%

UK food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation was 4.5% in December 2025

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices were 4.5% higher than a year earlier in December 2025.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Consumer price inflation time series (MM23)

Period: 12 months to December 2025

Last checked: 13 August 2026

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Charts

What households say is driving higher living costs

Among adults in Great Britain who reported that their cost of living had increased, the share citing each cause.

Great Britain · May 2026 · Source data: Office for National Statistics

How households are responding to higher living costs

Actions adults in Great Britain reported taking because of increases in the cost of living.

Great Britain · May 2026 · Source data: Office for National Statistics

Household cost inflation by household group

Annual growth in the ONS Household Costs Index for selected household groups. Only the groups published in this import are shown.

United Kingdom · Year to March 2026 · Source data: Office for National Statistics

UK inflation and food-price inflation, 2022 to 2026

Monthly 12-month inflation rates showing how overall consumer-price inflation and food-price inflation changed during the cost-of-living shock and subsequent slowdown.

United Kingdom · January 2022 to June 2026 · Source data: Office for National Statistics

Datasets

UK Household Finance Statistics 2026

Fifty verified official statistics on cost of living, inflation, incomes and savings, Universal Credit, disability support, rent, energy debt and consumer credit. Each record carries its original source, reference period and last-checked date.

uk · 2026 reference periods (see each record) · Updated 12 August 2026

Source: Office for National Statistics, Department for Work and Pensions, Ofgem and Bank of England — Official UK statistical releases, compiled by SupportFund

Period: 2026 reference periods (see each record)

Last checked: 12 August 2026

Cite this data

SupportFund, UK Household Finance Statistics 2026, accessed 6 September 2026. https://supportfund.co.uk/media/data/cost-of-living