Will the cost of living crisis ever end? Crisis strikes again in the UK economy as a drastic hike in interest rates underlines the spectre of persistent inflation. Some say there is no end in sight.
Recession ‘inevitable’ after inflation shock
Coin-cidence? Inflation stayed at 8.7% in April and May, down from a peak of 11.1% last year. Glossary
Solemn - Being serious rather than cheerful or amusing.