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Rachel Reeves' economic doom loop

Feb 19, 202535 min
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Episode description

In bad news for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, inflation shot back up in January, with prices rising by 3%. Who could have possibly seen this coming, after Labour doubled down on net zero, raised national insurance by £25 billion and hiked the minimum wage?


But where Labour is seemingly more economical is with the truth. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds appears to have been caught in a lie, embellishing his CV by claiming he was a solicitor when he never finished his training.


Kamal and Camilla set out why the inflation rate, and ministers’ lax attitude to the truth, could be a serious issue for the Government - and how the UK economy can be salvaged.


Plus, it’s a question that bitterly divides Britain: how to make a good cuppa. Our food writer consulted the experts.


Read: How to make the perfect pot of loose leaf tea: a step-by-guide


Producer: Lilian Fawcett

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Social Media Producer: Rachel Welsh

Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie

Studio Director: Meghan Searle

Editor: Camilla Tominey

Original music by Goss Studio

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