Price increases across the board are at the highest recorded state since 2011 and the Bank of England is feeling the pressure.

The consumer price index (CPI) measure of inflation has been steadily rising. In November, it was up by 4.2% from the previous month, at a rate that has not been higher since September 2011.

These figures come just as the Bank of England is set to make their latest decision regarding interest rates and whether or not to hike up the figure.

The bank is under pressure to raise rates to manage the spiralling prices but has also been reported to be reluctant to jeopardise an economic recovery already shaking without even considering the harm that expected restrictions to challenge the new Omicron Corona variant will add to the situation when they are formally put into place.

Experts had predicted inflation of 5% by the end of spring.

ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said: "A wide range of price rises contributed to another steep rise in inflation, which now stands at its highest rate for over a decade."

The data pointed to increases across several categories including fuel, which hit a record high number in November. Alongside this, there have been increases in fashion, food and second-hand cars.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: "We know how challenging rising inflation can be for families and households which is why we're spending £4.2bn to support living standards and provide targeted measures for the most vulnerable over the winter months.

"With a resurgence of the virus, the most important thing we can do to safeguard the economic recovery is for everyone to get boosted now."