
Matthew Lynn: Why is inflation rising so quickly?
02/11/22 • 48 min
Britain faces an inflationary crisis not seen for more than 30 years. Inflation is due to hit seven per cent this spring, with energy prices soaring and the government increasing taxes across the economy. So why is inflation rising so quickly? Is it here to stay? And how do we get out of this economic mess? To discuss the state of the British economy Steven Edginton is joined by the financial journalist and author Matthew Lynn.
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Britain faces an inflationary crisis not seen for more than 30 years. Inflation is due to hit seven per cent this spring, with energy prices soaring and the government increasing taxes across the economy. So why is inflation rising so quickly? Is it here to stay? And how do we get out of this economic mess? To discuss the state of the British economy Steven Edginton is joined by the financial journalist and author Matthew Lynn.
Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/yHU7Pkg81_k |
Read more from The Telegraph’s award-winning comment team: www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion |
For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |
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