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Rising food and fuel costs pushed UK inflation up to an 11-year high of 3.8% in June from 3.3% in May, figures show.

The rise means inflation is now well above the government’s 2% target, and may reduce the chance of a UK rate cut.

The Bank of England, which has already said inflation may top 4% this year, has to balance the need to control inflation with worries over growth.

The RPI inflation measure - often used as a benchmark in pay negotiations - rose to 4.6% in June from 4.3% in May.