Inflation: Chancellor must come forward with a plan for the cost-of-living crisis

Commenting on today’s (Wednesday) inflation figures, which show CPI inflation rising to a 30-year high of 5.4%, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Families are facing a double hit from high inflation and slowing wage growth. They need more help from government.

“The Chancellor must come forward with a plan to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Working people need stronger rights to bargain for fair pay increases. And families need more help with rising bills through universal credit.”