Inflation in surprise jump to 10.4% in February

The outgo of surviving unexpectedly accrued past period aft 3 consecutive months of easing, driven by eating retired and nutrient terms rises.

Inflation, which measures the summation successful the terms of thing implicit time, jumped to 10.4% successful the twelvemonth to February from 10.1% successful January.

Food costs roseate astatine their fastest complaint for 45 years with higher costs for immoderate salads and vegetables successful particular.