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UK inflation hits 3.4% in May, meeting expectations

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The U.K. 's annual inflation rate hit 3.4% in May , according to data released by the Office for National Statistics .

Inflation data is being closely watched by the Bank of England ahead of its meeting Thursday .

The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting on Thursday .

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