The United Kingdom’s core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% year-over-year in August 2026, unchanged from July’s 2.6% reading. The latest data, updated on 16 September 2026, indicate that core inflation — which excludes volatile components such as food and energy — has stabilized on an annual basis over the summer.
Both the “previous” and “actual” figures represent year-over-year comparisons, with July 2026 measured against July 2025 and August 2026 compared to August 2025. The flat trajectory between July and August suggests that underlying price pressures neither intensified nor eased significantly heading into late Q3, offering policymakers and markets a clearer, if still cautious, view of the UK’s inflation backdrop.
