UK Inflation Quiz

What is the current UK inflation rate?

• 11.1%

• 5.3%

• 3.9%

• 2%

What is the percentage increase in food prices compared to September 2021?

• 29%

• 20%

• 10%

• 40%

What is the reason for recent falls in the price of oil?

• Rising interest rates in Europe

• Tumbling demand in Asia and Europe

• Increased demand in Asia

• Political stability in the Middle East

What is the measure of core inflation after excluding fuel and food?

• 5.1%

• 11.1%

• 5.7%

• 3.9%

What is the main reason for the Bank of England to keep interest rates high next year?

What is the fear for the UK's fate next year if services companies continue to pass on higher costs?

What is the main concern of central banks regarding early interest rate cuts?

• Increasing consumer demand

• Causing a recession

• Stimulating economic growth

• Reducing unemployment

What is the reason for the Guardian's request for financial support?

• To support the columnist John Crace

• To cover events only in the UK

• To fund political campaigns

• To pursue the truth in all corners of the world

What is the purpose of the Guardian's journalism?

• To hide news reports behind a paywall

• To make news reports and comment pieces exclusive

• To support political parties

• To make journalism free to everyone

What is the significance of the new year according to the Guardian columnist John Crace?