In the UK today we get the latest news on inflation.The Bank of England is tasked with trying to maintain inflation in a range of 1% to 3% a year.Currently, the Bank is having no trouble meeting its target.In September, inflation came in at just 1.7%. It's expected to have remained broadly similar or to have slowed even further in October.
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