UK inflation falls by less than expected as food prices soar by 19.1%

Annual rate as measured by consumer prices index dropped to 10.1% in March, says ONS

• UK inflation falls by less than expected
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UK inflation fell by less than expected in March, staying in double figures as households came under pressure from food and drink prices soaring at their fastest annual rate since 1977.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said annual inflation as measured by the consumer prices index fell to 10.1% last month, resuming a downward trajectory after an unexpected rise to 10.4% in February. Inflation peaked at 11.1% in October.