In the US, consumer price inflation has been higher than in India for the last seven months
Inflation in the United Kingdom accelerated to 7% in the 12 months through March, the highest annual rate since March 1992, the Office for National Statistics said
Britain has announced tax cuts as the latest official statistics showed its inflation rose to a 30-year high in February
Covid's influence can be seen in many other changes to this year's basket, too
British consumer prices rose by more than expected last month
A 6.2-per cent increase from April takes the so-called national living wage for workers aged 25 and over from £8.21 to a minimum £8.72 ($10.79 to $11.52, 9.63 euros to 10.27 euros).
Consumer price inflation rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in September, compared with August's unexpected 6-month high of 2.7%
Sterling has fallen 14% since the referendum
Inflation now stands stands at 2.7%, which is above Bank of England's 2% target