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Why is the UK so badly affected by inflation?

Why is the UK so badly affected by inflation?

The Standard · Rachelle Abbott

August 20, 202516m 43s

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Show Notes

UK inflation has risen more than expected to 3.8 per cent today, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. It’s the highest since January 2024, and when Labour came to power last summer, inflation was just 2.2 per cent. We’re joined by Jaya Sood, a senior economist at the New Economics Foundation to discuss. 


And in part two, The Standard’s Culture Writer India Block joins us to talk about the frenzy caused by Labubu collectibles - and the growing backlash against blind box toys.


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