UK CPI annual rate: miscellaneous goods and services
UK CPI annual rate: miscellaneous goods and services stood at 2.9% in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price inflation table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1989 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price inflation table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI annual rate by division | |||||||||||
| Miscellaneous goods and services | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
| Food and non-alcoholic beverages | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 3 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Understanding UK CPI annual rate: miscellaneous goods and services
Residual personal expenditure covering personal care items, hairdressing salons, beauty treatments, travel goods, jewellery, financial services, and insurance premiums across the United Kingdom is captured here. The series encompasses professional services, social protection payments, and miscellaneous retail items operating throughout the United Kingdom that do not fit into primary divisions. Explicitly excluded are illegal activities, corporate financial fees, and transactions already accounted for in specialised goods categories.
Reading this metric requires attention to the diverse nature of its sub-components, which range from fast-moving personal grooming products to complex financial and insurance services. Month-on-month volatility can arise from annual insurance policy renewals or regulatory fee adjustments, making the twelve-month rate critical for consistent evaluation. Analysts comparing this series should note that financial and insurance pricing methodologies involve complex adjustments that differ from standard retail goods across the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of services are grouped in miscellaneous goods?
- Personal care, insurance, financial services, jewellery, and travel accessories form this category.
- Why might insurance premiums cause sudden index movements?
- Annual policy renewals and regulatory tax changes can introduce sharp step adjustments in the index.
- Does this cover hairdressing and beauty treatments?
- Yes, personal grooming and salon services are a core component of this division.