People cross the Regent Street shopping district with Union flags hanging over it to mark the upcoming Platinum Jubilee of the 70 year reign of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Britain's inflation rate rose to the highest level in 40 years last month as Russia's war in Ukraine fueled further increases in food and fuel prices. The Office of National Statistics said Wednesday consumer price inflation accelerated to 9% in the 12 months through April, from 7% the previous month. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham), APTOPIX