British Public Inflation Expectations Rise in January Survey for Citi
British public inflation expectations rose in January according to a new survey. This month-on-month increase keeps inflation debates central for policymakers.
Insights:
A YouGov survey commissioned by Citi and published on Monday, January 26, 2026, has shown that inflation expectations among the public in the United Kingdom 
GBrose during the first month of the year. According to the data, short-term inflation expectations increased to 3.8% in January from 3.6% in December. Similarly, long-term expectations moved higher, reaching 4.1% from 3.8% in the prior month, indicating a broader shift in public sentiment across multiple time horizons.
GBrose during the first month of the year. According to the data, short-term inflation expectations increased to 3.8% in January from 3.6% in December. Similarly, long-term expectations moved higher, reaching 4.1% from 3.8% in the prior month, indicating a broader shift in public sentiment across multiple time horizons.
