Inflation strikes back: How high will it go and should we worry? This is Money podcast

Published on: February 22, 2025

By THIS IS MONEY

Updated: 17:26 GMT, 22 February 2025

Inflation has bounced back to 3 per cent, worrying those who fear another spike in the cost of living.

The inflation figure came in above forecasts but the Bank of England has said that it expects it to accelerate further.

How high will it go and how worried should we be?

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On this podcast, Georgie Frost, Tanya Jefferies and Simon Lambert discuss what’s triggered the rise in inflation, why the Bank thinks it will be temporary and what lies behind fresh warnings over food inflation.

Plus, what does this all mean for our savings, mortgages and investments.

Also on this episode, is an Isa or a pension the best place for extra investing – and could Rachel Reeves really stage a cash Isa raid?

The state pension forecast chaos that suddenly hit, why you need to put £100 in a Nationwide savings account and the reader question of the week.

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