Computer gaming helps fuel rise in UK inflation

Inflation up: Pedestrians walk pass a clothing store in London. Consumer price inflation increased to 0.6% in June from May’s four-year low of 0.5%. — Bloomberg

LONDON: British inflation rose unexpectedly last month, spurred by rising prices for in-demand computer consoles during the coronavirus lockdown, official data showed.

Consumer price inflation increased to 0.6% in June from May’s four-year low of 0.5%, pushed up also by the lack of traditional summer clothing sales last month after retailers slashed prices during the lockdown earlier in the year.