Shop price inflation jumped to 1.5% in August, the highest in over two years, up from 0.9% in July, driven by higher energy and commodity costs.
Food price inflation rose to 2.8%, with tinned and packaged goods up 2.5% and fresh produce holding at 3% due to a hot, dry summer.
UK house prices saw a modest 0.2% monthly rise to £275,465 in August, the first increase since April, as the market awaits a key Bank of England rate decision.
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