Imports rose 11.9 percent in the year to February, a fourth straight increase but below expectations of a 15.1 percent rise, leaving the trade balance in a deficit for the eighth consecutive month. (cnbc.com)
This was the eighth consecutive month it was in the lead. (inc.com)
Official data released today showed that consumer prices inflation slowed to 3.1 per cent in July, from June's 3.2 per cent - the lowest since February and the eighth consecutive month inflation has exceeded the BoE's 2 per cent target. (channel4.com)