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The price of food and drink is still going up, leaving those on pay freezes concerned about their standard of living.
Inflation rate slows slightly

By politics.co.uk staff Inflation has dropped 0.1% to 3.1% in July but it remains above target. Bank of England governor Mervyn King will now have to write to the chancellor again explaining why. The consumer price index (CPI) is still well above the Bank of England’s two per cent target rate while the retail price… Read more »

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Osborne: Painting a cheerier picture
Osborne tries to brighten the message

By Ian Dunt The chancellor made a determined bid to brighten up the government’s economic message today, with a promise that it could remain progressive despite spending cuts. In a sign that the coalition is becoming increasingly concerned at the way it is being associated almost entirely with the cuts agenda, George Osborne looked ahead… Read more »