The UK inflation rate has returned to 10.1%, with the cost of living rising at its fastest rate in 40 years, official figures show.
Inflation - a measure of price rises - saw an increase in the 12 months to September, up from 9.9% in August, the Office for National Statistics said.
Soaring living costs are eating into household budgets, with prices rising faster than wages.
The Bank of England has said inflation could peak at 11% this year.
September's inflation figures are usually used to calculate next April's rise in the state pension and the increase in some benefits.
It is unclear, however, if the government still intends to stick to this policy or cut down on its spending by increasing payments by a lower level by linking the rise to wages instead.
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The highest of September
CPI 10.1%
Average earnings 5.4%
or
2.5%
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