The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 4.2% in the 12 months to July 2025, up from 4.1% in the 12 months to June. On a monthly basis, CPIH was little changed in July 2025, the same as in July 2024. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to July 2025, up from 3.6% in the 12 months to June. On a monthly basis, CPI rose by 0.1% in July 2025, compared with a fall of 0.2% in July 2024. Transport, particularly air fares, made the largest upward contribution to the monthly change in both CPIH and CPI annual rates; housing and household services, particularly ... (full story)