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The London market’s inflation jitters eased a little today after figures showed consumer prices rose by less than expected in January.
The 4% annual rate of inflation was better than the City’s 4.2% forecast and provided relief after yesterday’s surprisingly strong US figure.
In today’s corporate updates, Dunelm announced a special dividend alongside its half-year results and Bloomsbury Publishing gave another boost to guidance.