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Treasury chief secretary says ‘more to do’ as families still struggle with cost of living Simon French, chief economist and head of research at investment bank Panmure Liberum, said on X:Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones acknowledged there was “more to do” to ease cost-of-living pressure, as inflation increased to 2.3% in October from 1.7% in September.We know that families across Britain are still struggling with the cost of living. That is why the budget last month focused on fixing the foundation of our economy so we can deliver change.That includes boosting the national minimum wage, freezing fuel duty and protecting working people’s payslips from higher taxes. But we know there is more to do. That is why the government is focused on economic growth and investment so we can make every part of the country better off. Continue reading…
Treasury chief secretary says ‘more to do’ as families still struggle with cost of living
Simon French, chief economist and head of research at investment bank Panmure Liberum, said on X:
Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones acknowledged there was “more to do” to ease cost-of-living pressure, as inflation increased to 2.3% in October from 1.7% in September.
We know that families across Britain are still struggling with the cost of living. That is why the budget last month focused on fixing the foundation of our economy so we can deliver change.
That includes boosting the national minimum wage, freezing fuel duty and protecting working people’s payslips from higher taxes. But we know there is more to do. That is why the government is focused on economic growth and investment so we can make every part of the country better off.
