Britain's inflation rises to 2.6 pct in November

LONDON, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.6 percent in the 12 months to November, up from 2.3 percent in October, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released on Wednesday.

"Inflation rose again this month as prices of motor fuel and clothing increased this year but fell a year ago," ONS Chief Economist Grant Fitzner said. "This was partially offset b