The United Kingdom's annual core inflation rate decreased slightly to 3.4% in October 2025 from 3.5% in September, meeting market expectations and reaching its lowest point since March. Both goods inflation (down to 2.6% from 2.9%) and services inflation (down to 4.5% from 4.7%) showed signs of easing, indicating a widespread moderation. On a month-to-month basis, core consumer prices increased by 0.3%, recovering from a stagnant rate observed in September.