No move on inflation

There has been no significant fall in inflation yet, the Office for National Statistics (ONS)revealed. Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation stuck at 13.4% for the year to January (although the Consumer Prices Index rate fell from 10.5% to 10.1%, and CPIH with a housing element from 9.2% to 8.8%).

Those most likely to be experiencing “financial vulnerability” include parents living with dependent children, and adults on £10-15,000.