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Inflation drops in 12 months to end of April


The annual rate of inflation dropped slightly in the year to the end of April, the latest figures show.

Prices rose 1.9% over the 12-month period, compared to 2.2% in the year to the end of March.

The rise is down to a number of factors including a 9.4% increase in the cost of education, and a 5.7% jump in transport costs.


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