UK annual inflation eased slightly to 10.5% in December, down from 10.7% in November

CPI percentage change over 12 months

1979-82

Inflation above 10%

1973-77

2022

25%

20

15

10.5%

December 2022

10

5

0

-5

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

2020

25%

1973-77

1979-82

Inflation above 10%

2022

20

15

10.5%

December 2022

10

5

0

-5

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

2020

Guardian graphic. Source: ONS National Statistic series (1997-present) and Indicative modelled consumer price inflation estimates (1950-1996)