THE inflation to Great Britain It jumps to 3.6%, causing reasonable concern to consumers and businesses. This increase is reflected not only in the prices of basic goods and services, but even in the price of beer in the famous British pubs, significantly affecting everyday life.

Yesterday, the British Minister of Finance Rachel Reeves held her established annual speech at Mansion House of London, an event that traditionally presents the central orientations of economic policies. She assured that “He knows that citizens are having a hard time living in the cost of living”adding that the next government target is ‘The increase in money in the citizens’ pockets’. However, new evidence is concerned that reality is moving on the opposite orbit of government commitments.

New price rise to basic goods

According to official data from the National Statistical Service (Ons), inflation for June rose to 3.6%increased by 0.2 points compared to May (3.4%). This is the highest annual recording of inflation since January 2024, with a direct impact on essentials such as food, fuel, transport and utilities. Uniquely feature is that in a twelve -month period, Increase in food costs reached 4.5%.

Representatives of the food market are responsible for increasing the prices of basic materials (eg butter, coffee), energy and labor costs. Since April, the increase in employers’ contributions imposed by the government has added an additional burden, an element that makes it even more difficult for the business environment.

Citizens who spoke to the media, including the BBC, confirm that the constant rise in life costs their daily lives, even if the average salary has risen 5.2% in the last year. Indicatively, the newspaper’s research findings came to publicity. Morning Advertiseraccording to which the Average beer costs increased by 34 minutes in less than four monthsreaching 5.17 pounds per pint in England, Wales and Scotland. Especially for London, the price reaches £ 6.10, while just two years ago the cost was 4 pounds, thus deleting an increase that affects social life.

Political reactions and additional concerns

The new rise in inflation also intensifies criticism of the government of Laborespecially in terms of managing financial data. The country is noting negative growth for two consecutive months, ‘Flirting’ with the recessionwhile fears of a possible increase in taxes intensify the possibility of escaping over -fashion and discourage new investments.

Rachel Reeves made a priority for Britain’s return to a development trajectory, promising business circles a reduction in bureaucratic barriers. In the meantime, the Central Bank of England (BOE) Considering the possibility of reducing interest rates in its upcoming revision in order to reduce the cost of borrowing for the market, although inflation still remains far from its official 2%target.