Over in the UK, inflation has dropped to 2.3 percent, the lowest in 3 years.

It heaps pressure on the Bank of England to cut high interest rates - and gives the Government a welcome boost.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this drop is significant - but it's not as low as predicted.

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Over in the UK, inflation has dropped to 2.3 percent, the lowest in 3 years.
It heaps pressure on the Bank of England to cut high interest rates - and gives the Government a welcome boost.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this drop is significant - but it's not as low as predicted.
LISTEN ABOVE

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