Time series
Contact:
Katherine Pegler
Release date:
19 Feb 2014
previous versions
Next release:
19 Mar 2014
Series ID: MC6A what is this?
Units: Index 2010=100
Not seasonally adjusted
Consumer price indices are important indicators of how the UK economy is performing. The indices are used in many ways by the government, businesses, and society in general. They can affect interest rates, tax allowances, wages, state benefits, pensions, maintenance, contracts and many other payments. They also show the impact of inflation on family budgets and affect the value of the pound in your pocket.
Important notes and usage information
Consumer price indices are important indicators of how the UK economy is performing. The indices are used in many ways by the government, businesses, and society in general. They can affect interest rates, tax allowances, wages, state benefits, pensions, maintenance, contracts and many other payments. They also show the impact of inflation on family budgets and affect the value of the pound in your pocket.
Katherine Pegler ppi@ons.gsi.gov.uk Telephone: +44 (0)1633 456468