Government to make ‘tough decisions’ on economy after inflation blow

Inflation has risen for the first time this year, official figures show, in a blow to Sir Keir Starmer after his first month in power.

The Government will take “tough decisions” to fix the economy, chief Treasury secretary Darren Jones said, after the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.2% in July.

“The new Government is under no illusion as to the scale of the challenge we have inherited, with many families still struggling with the cost of living,” Mr Jones added.

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