Inflation rate falls from 3.3% to 2.8% thanks to energy price cap - but experts warn of trouble ahead due to Iran war
The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 2.8 per cent in April from 3.3 per cent in March, the Office for National Statistics said today.
Nigeria holds key interest rate
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