UK inflation hits target for first time in almost three years

Inflation has hit the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years.Prices rose at 2% in the year to May, down from 2.3% the month before, official figures show.The economy is a key talking point in the run-up to the general election on 4 July, with all of the main parties debating how they would keep the cost of living under control.The Bank of England will look at these numbers on Thursday…