New figures from the Office for National Statistics show CPI inflation rose by 3.4% in the year to December, up from 3.2% in the year to November. That’s higher than the expected 3.2%…
The ONS said alcohol, tobacco, and transport have driven the increase. Core and service inflation have posted lower than expected rises. No one said getting to 2% would be easy…
Overheard by a co-conspirator in Parliament, minister Chris Bryant speaking to Tory MP Paul Holmes:
“You must be happy now that all the bastards are leaving.”