Inflation reaction - protecting jobs remains priority for government, says TUC

19 Aug 2020 03:57 PM

Commenting on the inflation figures, which show CPI inflation at 1.0%, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady yesterday said:  

"Despite rises for some items, the bigger picture remains low inflation with the economy still hit by the pandemic.

"The government must do everything it can to protect jobs. If a business has a clear case for job retention support beyond October, they must get it. It's senseless to let viable jobs go to the wall after supporting them this far."