UK inflation plunged in November to 3.9%, its lowest rate in more than two years.
It was at 4.6% in October.
UK Correspondent Rod Liddle says it puts Britain in a better position than many other countries in the European Union.
He told Tim Dower that it's also a major bonus for the Government.
Liddle says improving how much money people have in their pockets remains virtually the last hope for the Conservatives to win the next election.
World shares have risen to their highest levels since March 2022.
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