Article 2WQ7W UK inflation figures will shine light on impact of pound's Brexit slide

UK inflation figures will shine light on impact of pound's Brexit slide

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Larry Elliott Economics editor
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City analysts believe there will have been a pause in June in cost of living rises, but food prices are expected to increase

Fresh evidence of the impact of the post-Brexit depreciation in the value of the pound will be revealed on Tuesday with the release of the latest set of official inflation figures.

City analysts believe there will have been a pause in June in the steady increase in the cost of living to 2.9% in the 12 months since the EU referendum, but most believe the respite will prove temporary.

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