UK CPI measures how fast consumer prices are rising year-on-year, the key inflation gauge the Bank of England watches when setting interest rates.
Source: Office for National Statistics. Figures as released; revisions appear in the next print.
Forecast: Trading Economics' forecast where available, otherwise the market consensus.
Calendar data: Trading Economics; official figures from the publishing agency.
UK Inflation Rate (CPI) for June 2026 came in at 2.6% versus 2.6% expected (previous 2.8%), in line with forecast.
How this print reads for the British Pound
In line with the 2.6% forecast. A reading above forecast is generally read as positive for the GBP, and below forecast as negative.
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