Inflation: Chancellor must come forward with a plan for the cost-of-living crisis

Thursday 20 Jan 2022 @ 16:05
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Commenting on the inflation figures, which show CPI inflation rising to a 30-year high of 5.4%, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady yesterday said:

“Families are facing a double hit from high inflation and slowing wage growth. They need more help from government.

“The Chancellor must come forward with a plan to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Working people need stronger rights to bargain for fair pay increases. And families need more help with rising bills through universal credit.”

Original article link: https://www.tuc.org.uk/news/inflation-chancellor-must-come-forward-plan-cost-living-crisis

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