UBS Investment Bank economists say UK inflation, after slowing in June, is expected to accelerate and could peak at 3.3% in November. Utility bills set to rise in July could push YoY headline inflation from June's 2.6% to as much as 2.9%. With higher input costs, particularly energy and fertilizer, passing through, food and goods inflation is expected to intensify before year-end. A worsening Middle East conflict increases upside risk to inflation.

2026-07-23

UBS Investment Bank economists say UK inflation, after slowing in June, is expected to accelerate and could peak at 3.3% in November. Utility bills set to rise in July could push YoY headline inflation from June's 2.6% to as much as 2.9%. With higher input costs, particularly energy and fertilizer, passing through, food and goods inflation is expected to intensify before year-end. A worsening Middle East conflict increases upside risk to inflation.