The United Kingdom's annual core inflation rate unexpectedly accelerated to 3.7% in June 2025, surpassing the previous month’s figure and market expectations of 3.5%. The increase was driven by a pickup in CPI goods inflation (2.4% vs 2.0% in May), while CPI services inflation held steady (at 4.7%). On a monthly basis, core consumer prices increased by 0.4%, doubling May's 0.2% gain and exceeding forecasts, suggesting continued underlying price pressures.