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Inflation falls as prices creep up just 0.3% in November and food gets cheaper

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The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation fell to 0.3% in November from 0.7% in October, the Office for National Statistics said.

Falling prices for clothes, food and non-alcoholic drinks were the biggest reason for the drop between October and November.

These were offset a little by increases to games, toys and hobbies, and accommodation services. ONS deputy national statistician for economic statistics Jonathan Athow said: "With significant restrictions in place across the UK, inflation slowed, predominantly due to clothing and food prices. "Also, after several months of buoyant growth, second-hand car prices fell back a little." Clothes prices tend to rise between October and November - but fell this year as shops increased discounts

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