LONDON, July 22, 2026 (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in June, driven by lower fuel prices, official data showed Wednesday, in a boost to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

The Consumer Prices Index rose by 2.6 percent in the 12 months to June, down from 2.8 percent in May, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.

Analysts' consensus forecast had been for a slowdown to 2.7 percent last month.