Inflation rate remains above target at 2.2%. So why is it bad news? Here's Greg Marsh. #KayBurley OM

We'll find out on Friday exactly how much we'll be paying for energy in the coldest months of the year. Unfortunately bills are likely to go up a bit - bad news when energy debt is already at record levels.

Today's inflation rise has dashed hopes of a Christmas interest rate cut. Bad news for the 90k households due to refinance their mortgages in December.

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Ouch - it's already looking like 2025 will be another tricky year for household finances. Energy bills rose on 1 Jan, and Sky News analysis suggests a typical household could see their major bills rise by almost £270 by April.