UK inflation rate lower than expectations at 3.8%

The UK inflation rate has remained stable at 3.8% in September, which was lower than expected, official figures show.Prices for groceries also rose at their slowest rate in more than a year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner noted that the cost of food and non-alcoholic drinks fell, "for the first time since May last year".Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was…