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It takes Inflation of Billions to Hold us back
As 2022 kicks off with rising inflation, soaring energy bills and taxes set to increase, what sort of state is Britain’s economy in - and how bad are things for the Government? Another issue is levelling up, is it the answer to the Number 10’s problems? And as Liz Truss takes over the Brexit reigns, how will she be different to Lord Frost? The FT’s Economics Editor CHRIS GILES joins us this week.
“Inflation means a lot of things for this Government, none of them good.” - GILES WILKES
“Inflation is every bit as dangerous for Governments as unemployment because it’s so broad-based.” - GILES…
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