UK inflation stays at 8.7% despite hopes of a fall - BBC News BreakingBreaking informationClose breaking information SummaryThe UK's inflation charge stayed at 8.7% in May - the identical because the April chargeIt stops the downward development in UK inflation figures, which had been falling after a peak of 11.1% final 12 monthsThe Office for National Statistics says rising costs for "air travel, recreational and cultural goods" helped preserve inflation excessiveFalling costs for motor gasoline have been the biggest "downward contribution"Prices for meals and non-alcoholic drinks rose in May - however by lower than in May 2022"Core" inflation - which strips out vitality and meals prices - is at the best charge since 1992And separate figures present UK debt is now greater than annual GDP for the primary time since 1961Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to halve inflation this 12 monthsLive ReportingRelated Stories Morph.toInit.bundles.push(function() { 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