Steep increases in gas, electricity and water bills, along with a jump in the price of air and coach travel, helped push the UK’s overall rate of inflation in April to its highest level for 15 months.

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A slowdown last month in the rising cost of energy, air travel and hotels helped offset a jump in inflation for petrol, kitchen appliances and a range of groceries, meaning the UK’s overall rate eased ...