Inflation takes off on higher air fares and energy prices
(World News UK)

UK inflation was higher in April, as the Easter getaway rush boosted air fares and the higher energy price cap was introduced. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was 2.1% last month compared with 1.9% in March. Economists had been expecting inflation to rise to 2.2%. It is the first time in 2019 that the rate has risen...