Food price rises slow as UK inflation remains at 3.8%

"The largest upward drivers came from petrol prices and airfares, where the fall in prices eased in comparison to last year."

"These were offset by lower prices for a range of recreational and cultural purchases including live events."

"It's not too bad at the moment but you can see the prices going up,"

"The maternity pay is not enough. You've still got the same bills, you've still got to pay the mortgage obviously you have more pressure then."

UK consumer price inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, marking the third consecutive month at that rate. The inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic drinks fell to 4.5% from 5.1% year-on-year, while prices for specific items such as red meat and chocolate continued to rise. Petrol and airfares were the largest upward drivers as their price falls eased compared with last year. Lower prices for recreational and cultural purchases, including live events, offset some upward pressure. Central bank economists had forecast a rise to 4% in September, but the rate stayed at 3.8%, remaining above the 2% target and affecting household budgets.

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