1 consumer price indices july 2000 briefing notes part rpi & hicp summary and records published 15 august contents pages 2 5 page 6 7 8 this document the first of three is designed to accompany press release give further information other documents available are outlook miscellaneous data detailed 3 next publication be 12 september retail prices index an average measure change in goods services bought for purpose consumption by vast majority households uk all items 170 decrease 0 4 per cent over month annual rate same as corresponding figure june rpix excluding mortgage interest payments mips rpiy indirect taxes 9 down from