The cost of everyday things like food, energy and travel is continuing to increase sharply.
And while many see the cost of living crisis as over, rising prices are now at their highest level in almost 18 months.
Inflation figures for June show, on average, everything costs 3.6% more than a year ago.
The chancellor says there is more to do to help bring it down and put more money in people’s pockets.
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