Costs continue to rise as inflation at 40 year high

Fuel and food price increases driving cost of living squeeze

Prices are continuing to rise at their fastest rate for more than 40 years as the cost of living crisis intensifies.

The latest figures show UK inflation rose to 9.4 per cent in June, due largely to soaring fuel and food prices. Economists say far more help is going to be needed from the UK Government to get the poorest families and businesses through the crisis.

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