BBCNEWS BBC News March 23, 2022 10:02:00
Pressure from rising energy, fuel and food costs. it comes as official figures, released this morning, show the cost of living continued to soar last month. prices rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to february — the fastest for 30 years. the figures lay bare the challenge the chancellor faces ahead of his spring spending statement. mr sunak faces growing calls to offer more support as household budgets are squeezed. so what new measures might he consider? there is speculation the chancellor could cut fuel duty by 5p per litre. there have been calls for him to delay a planned rise in national ins...