British Public Inflation Expectations Reach Highest Level Since October

British public inflation expectations reached their highest level since October 2025 according to a new YouGov survey published on January 26, 2026. The survey of 2,101 adults conducted on January 21 and 22 showed that short-term inflation expectations rose to 3.8% in January from 3.6% in December. Similarly, long-term expectations climbed to 4.1% from 3.8% the previous month, marking a reversal after both measures had fallen in December and November.