uk inflation

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but make it money.
The government says it would cost £28 billion to increase striking public workers' wages.
See how salaries in the public sector have changed over the last 12 years.
Pretty disheartening news ahead of the feasting season of Christmas.
His comments came as the consumer prices index hit 11.1% - the highest rate in 40 years.
The 41-year-record has been prompted by energy bills and more expensive food.
Some household favourites have shot up higher than the rate of inflation.
The Bank has just revealed the largest hike in interest rates for 33 years, predictions for a two-year recession and when inflation may fall.