Inflation in the UK: Economic indicators
Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on changes in UK consumer prices, measured by CPI and RPI.
This is an archived Commons Library briefing on the background to the Pre-Budget Report - the golden rule, from 2003.
Background to the Pre-Budget Report - the golden rule (73KB PDF)
Background to the Pre-Budget Report – the golden rule. By Grahame Allen. SN/EP/2805.
Background to the Pre-Budget Report - the golden rule (73KB PDF)
Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on changes in UK consumer prices, measured by CPI and RPI.
Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on inflation in the UK, the Eurozone, and selected EU countries.
On 28 October 2026 the Chancellor will present plans for the economy, including taxation and spending, in the Budget. What happens during and after the Budget?