英国通货膨胀在9月达到4%,21个月中达到最高点,原因是对关键商品和服务征收20%的增值税。 UK inflation hits 4% in September, highest in 21 months, due to new 20% VAT on key goods and services.

预计英国的通货膨胀率在9月份将上升到4%,为21个月和2024年1月以来的最高水平,其驱动因素是食品、燃料、机票、服装和私立学校费用上涨,原因是新的20%的增值税率提高。 UK inflation is projected to rise to 4% in September, the highest in 21 months and since January 2024, driven by higher food, fuel, air fares, clothing, and private school fees due to a new 20% VAT rate. 经济学家争论这是否是高峰,预测从年底稍有下降到3.8%不等,还是最高为3.9%。 Economists debate whether this marks a peak, with forecasts ranging from a slight drop to 3.8% by year-end or a peak at 3.9%. 这些数据将影响根据 " 三锁 " 、税收政策和财政规划在秋季预算之前进行的福利和养恤金调整,同时影响英格兰银行的利率削减办法。 The data will influence benefit and pension adjustments under the Triple Lock, tax policy, and fiscal planning ahead of the autumn Budget, while also affecting the Bank of England’s approach to interest rate cuts.