Economy
UK inflation edges higher to 3.4% in December, surpassing forecasts
Highest annual price increase seen in education with 7.6%
Gokhan Ergocun |
21.01.2026 - Update : 21.01.2026
ISTANBUL
The UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose to 3.4% in December 2025, up from 3.2% in November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced on Wednesday.
The figure slightly surpassed market expectations of 3.3%.
The largest annual price increases last month were in education (7.6%), followed by alcohol and tobacco (5.2%), and housing (4.9%), according to the ONS.
Food inflation also gathered pace, climbing to 4.5% in December from 4.2% the previous month.
On a monthly basis, the CPI edged up 0.4% in December, compared to a 0.3% increase in November.
The primary drivers of monthly growth were transport (1.3%), furniture and household goods (1.2%), and food (0.8%).
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