UK inflation posts surprise fall to 3% in April

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Inflation in the UK dropped in April, beating the consensus forecast.

The UK Consumer Prices Index fell from 3.5% in March to 3%, lower than the 3.1% analysts had expected. Retail Prices Index inflation eased from 3.6% to 3.5%, against a 3.4% consensus forecast. ...

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