Why this month's inflation figure matters for you

Getty ImagesRising prices are a key factor in the health of our own finances - and that is particularly true at this time of year.The rate of rising prices, known as inflation, charts not only how much we pay in the shops, but also by how much benefits rise each year.The inflation figure published on Wednesday - 1.7% - is the one normally used by the government when setting the rise in benefits in April.It also…