17.12.202507:11:43UTC+00UK Core Inflation Unexpectedly Below Estimates

The United Kingdom's annual core inflation rate decreased to 3.2% in November 2025, a reduction from October's figure and below the anticipated market projection of 3.4%. This represents the lowest rate since December 2024. The deceleration was seen across the board, with inflation in goods reducing from 2.6% in October to 2.1%, and services inflation slightly decreasing from 4.5% to 4.4%. On a monthly basis, core consumer prices declined by 0.2%, countering the 0.3% increase observed in October, marking the first decline since January.