U.K. interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop
Lower food, gas prices in January helped drive inflation in the U.K. to a 10-month low
- By: The Associated Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 09:30
Lower food, gas prices in January helped drive inflation in the U.K. to a 10-month low
The budget brings in a record deficit of $13.3 billion
The national average sale price in January was $652,941, down 2.6% on an annual basis
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