Inflation falls to four-year low
The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation has fallen to a four-year low of 1.7% last month. The main factor in the decline was fuel prices. The rate of Retail Price Index inflation dropped to 2.7%.
Cameron: Low inflation helps standard of living
Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed today's inflation figures, saying that they are proof the government's long-term economic plan is working.
Speaking from Hull, Mr Cameron said the figures show that the recovery is gathering pace and the rate of inflation is helping people live a "better standard of life".
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Stage set for living standards to get better
Wages should begin to grow with the economy, setting the stage for living standards to improve, but there is a lot of ground to make up.
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Falling inflation could change the debate on the economy
Figures on rising private sector wages are politically explosive and could change the debate on the economy.