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Burnham warns of 'difficult decisions' in budget as UK inflation rises to 3.1%

The Guardian · first seen 17.09.2026

Andy Burnham warns of difficult budget choices after energy price spikes driven by the Iran war pushed UK inflation to 3.1%.

  • UK inflation rose from 2.9% in July to 3.1% in August
  • Energy price increases were triggered by the Iran war
  • Andy Burnham warned of difficult decisions in the upcoming budget

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