ONS announces RPI inflation data for England. Government also sets the cap on regulated train fares.
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Updated Aug 26
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ONS announces RPI inflation data for England. Government also sets the cap on regulated train fares.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The specific application of ONS data to justify fare increases in Cumbria.1 source
ONS releases RPI inflation data for England; government sets regulated train fare cap.1 source
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The entities involved
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Office for National Statistics
United Kingdom's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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Related events
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- The Office for National Statistics released official data detailing current UK inflation trends.
- ONS data shows consumer spending patterns are shifting due to inflation.