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Mar 2022
28m 6s

Why is everything so expensive?

THE TIMES
About this episode

We're feeling the pinch as the cost of everyday items increases. Why is this happening? And what might the Chancellor say in his Spring Statement to alleviate the financial pressure?

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Guests:

- Ashley Armstrong, Retail and Mergers & Acquisitions Editor, The Times.

- Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times.

Host: David Aaronovitch.

Clips: Sky News, Channel 4, ITV News, CNBC, Associated Press.


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