UK inflation rises on dearer alcohol and clothes

Cost of living edged up to 0.3% in January, its highest rate for a year

Inflation edged up to its highest rate for a year last month as rises in the price of alcohol and clothing pushed up the cost of living.

The consumer prices index (CPI) rose to 0.3% in January from 0.2% in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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