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Inflation increases again

BANK of England Governor Mervyn King will have to explain himself to the new Chancellor today as rising petrol costs push up the cost of living.

Inflation data for April is expected to show the Consumer Prices Index edging up to 3.5 per cent from 3.4 per cent in April as Budget alcohol duty hikes also take their toll.


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