The UK inflation rate stood at 10.7% in November, down from 11.1% in October, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show.
It means prices are still rising, but at a slower rate than the 11.1% in October when they were rising at their fastest rate since October 1981.
A drop in the price of petrol and diesel was cited as part of the reason for the fall, according to the ONS (opens in new tab). Overall, fuel prices rose by 17.2% in the year to November 2022, down from 22.2% in the year to October.
Labour's Shadow Attorney General, Emily Thornberry, says though this month's inflation figures are to be "welcomed", they are still "the second worse for 40 years".
Food prices remain high, rising 16.5% in November compared to 16.4% the month before, with grocery bills having risen for 16 months in a row.
Prices at restaurants and hotels also rose by 10.2% in November, the highest rate in more than 20 years, up from 9.6% the month before.
The rising rates reflect the current cost of living crisis, with millions of households struggling with rising energy bills, food costs and petrol prices.
We look at what the change in inflation means for the money in your pocket.
What does it mean for my money?
In simple terms, it means a basket of everyday goods costing £100 in October 2021 now costs £110.70.
Easing inflation shows that the cost of goods and services are still rising but at a slower rate. This easing is a bit of good news for households, with some experts believing inflation has now peaked.
The ONS inflation calculator (opens in new tab) allows you to see your own personal rate of inflation, whether you’re a single-person household or a family of five. It will show you where your budget is being hit the hardest and help you assess where to cut back. For example, if your food costs have gone up significantly (which will definitely be the case) you could change supermarkets or start food planning.
High inflation is a disaster for your savings. It means in order to grow your savings in real terms, you need to find savings accounts that pay rates above the rate of inflation. These simply don’t exist right now. The best savings account on the market is First Direct Regular Saver that pays 7% on savings up to £3,600. (Note you need its current account)
See our article on the best savings rates for more.
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