British PM Says to Make 'Difficult Decisions' as Inflation Rises

British PM says to make 'difficult decisions' as inflation rises

The Consumer Prices Index rose 3.1 percent in the 12 months to August, up from 2.9 percent the previous month, the Office for National Statistics said. The figure, which met analysts' expectations, piles pressure on Burnham and his finance minister John Healey to ease the cost of living for households in the Labour government's budget update next month. "We will take difficult decisions to make sure the economy remains on track," Burnham said du…

UK PM Burnham says he will take tough decisions to keep economy on track

Andy Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

Burnham says he is prepared to make ‘difficult decisions’ ahead of Budget

UK PM vows tough decisions to keep economy on track

Inflation has risen but Britain's economy remains resilient, Prime Minister Andy Burnham says, while insisting he's ready to...

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