Generally very marginally stronger than expected, median forecasts having been for flat, +3.1% and +2.8% respectively.
ONS says biggest downward impact on CPI from petrol prices, clothing and footwear, upward impact from airfares, insurance.
Sterling has garnered marginal lift, cable presently at 1.5022.
EDIT: DCLG house prices +11% y/y, stronger than median forecast of 10.2%.
