Richard and Kate presented GMB (Image: ITV)
star Sean Fletcher halted the show to share some breaking news.
During the latest instalment of the ITV programmre, the 50-year-old joined presenters and in the studio to deliver other news happening around the country.
The presenter went on to announce that inflation has risen once again.
Inflation rose to 2.6 per cent in the year to November, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday (December 18).
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation is above the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target and marks an increase from 2.3 per cent in the year to October.
Rising motor fuel and clothing prices were among the key drivers behind the increase.
The amount of tax paid on cigarettes and other tobacco products increased in line with inflation, which was also a major driver of higher inflation last month.
Commenting the new figures, ONS Chief Economist Grant Fitzner said: “Inflation rose again this month as prices of motor fuel and clothing increased this year but fell a year ago.
“This was partially offset by air fares, which traditionally dip at this time of year, but saw their largest drop in November since records began at the start of the century.”
According to the ONS, air fares dropped by 19.3% in November 2024, compared to a 13.9% decline during the same month last year. The decrease was largely driven by lower fares on European routes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves added: “I know families are still struggling with the and today’s figures are a reminder that for too long the economy has not worked for working people.
“Since we arrived real wages have grown at their fastest in three years. That’s an extra £20-a-week after inflation. But I know there is more to do. I want working people to be better off which is what our Plan for Change will deliver.”
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