How can Rachel Reeves reduce inflation?

Five ways the chancellor could mitigate a UK inflation rate that is harming households – and Labour’s voteshareAfter more than three years of the cost of living crisis, Rachel Reeves is well aware of the harm inflation is inflicting on UK households – and on Labour’s share of the vote.While figures out last week suggested that the annual rate of price increases may now have peaked, the chancellor focused on its continuing human impact, saying: “For too long, our economy has felt stuck, with people feeling like they are putting in more and getting less out. That needs to change.” Continue reading...