London, Yiannis Haniotakis

Inflation in the United Kingdom rose to 3.5% in April, reaching the highest level since February last year, according to the country’s statistical service (Ons), mainly due to abrupt ratings on basic accounts.

Last March it was 2.6% on a yearly basis.

Households were confronted with one great increase accounts energy and of their municipal tax 6.4% and 5% respectively, while the water regulatory authority allowed suppliers to charge their customers an additional £ 10 per month, on average, across England and Wales.

Increases were also recorded in the cost of broadband, mobile telephony and television license.

THE Grand FitznerOnship Deputy General Manager, he said: “Significant increases in household accounts caused a sharp rise in inflation. Gas and electricity bills increased (April) compared to sharp reductions in the same period last year due to changes in the ceiling of energy prices. “

Inflation rate in April was slightly higher than the 3.4% expected by the Bank of England.

The Minister of Finance Rachel Reeves He was frustrated with these items and added: “We are far from the double -digit inflation we saw under the previous government, but I am determined to move forward more and faster to put more money in the pockets of people.”

He also argued that the three commercial agreements arising out in the last two weeks (with India, USA and EU) “They will lead to the reduction of accounts.”