UK inflation held steady in February 2026, with CPI at 3 per cent YoY and a 0.4 per cent monthly rise, according to ONS.
Clothing drove inflation, while motor fuels offset gains.
Core inflation edged up to 3.2 per cent. Producer input prices rose 0.5 per cent, while output slowed to 1.7 per cent.
Import prices increased 0.3 per cent, indicating moderate external cost pressures.