Jeremy Hunt hails fall in inflation but admits: 'Do people feel better off now than a few years ago? No.'
22-05-2024 11:32 via standard.co.uk

Jeremy Hunt hails fall in inflation but admits: 'Do people feel better off now than a few years ago? No.'

The Chancellor said many households are still finding it ‘tough’ after prices spiralled in Britain but stressed there were ‘healthy prospects going forward’
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