BBCNEWS World Business Report July 7, 2024
we start with the soaring cost of living — because prices here in the uk are now rising at the fastest rate in a0 years. the annual rate of inflation hit 9% in april — up from 7% in march, driven bya bigjump in energy bills. britain's finance minister, chancellor of the exchequer, rishi sunak is warning of tougher times ahead as pressure grows on him to take action. our economics editor faisal islam has more. when prices rise this fast it hits everyone, the fracture seen on every street, office and household in the country, including in lancashire. she recently ran her business, ...