FX.co ★ UK Core Inflation Rate Lowest in 3 Months

The annual core inflation rate in the UK decreased to 3.6% in August 2025 from 3.8% in July, reaching its lowest point since May and matching market expectations. The inflation rate for services within the Consumer Price Index dropped to 4.7% from 5.0% in the previous month, while the inflation rate for goods slightly increased to 2.8% from 2.7%. On a monthly basis, core consumer prices rose by 0.3%, a bit more than the 0.2% increase witnessed in July.