UK Inflation Exceeds Expectations in April: +3.5% Year-on-Year
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In April 2025, inflation in the United Kingdom rose to 3.5% year-on-year, surpassing analysts’ forecasts and accelerating from the 2.6% recorded in March. This was reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which highlighted that price growth was mainly driven by housing, transport, and leisure services.
On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index increased by 1.2%, well above the 0.3% rise in the previous month and higher than the 1.1% expected. The largest upward contributions came from housing and construction services, transport, and recreational activities. These increases were partially offset by declines in clothing and footwear prices.
The core inflation rate—which excludes food and energy—also showed a significant rise: +1.4% month-on-month (compared to the 1.2% forecast) and +3.8% year-on-year, up from 3.4% in March.
The inflation acceleration may complicate the Bank of England’s upcoming decisions, as it has so far maintained a cautious stance regarding possible interest rate cuts.
On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index increased by 1.2%, well above the 0.3% rise in the previous month and higher than the 1.1% expected. The largest upward contributions came from housing and construction services, transport, and recreational activities. These increases were partially offset by declines in clothing and footwear prices.
The core inflation rate—which excludes food and energy—also showed a significant rise: +1.4% month-on-month (compared to the 1.2% forecast) and +3.8% year-on-year, up from 3.4% in March.
The inflation acceleration may complicate the Bank of England’s upcoming decisions, as it has so far maintained a cautious stance regarding possible interest rate cuts.