Chancellor responds to inflation statistics

The Chancellor responded to ONS inflation statistics for December 2021. 

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak said:

“I understand the pressures people are facing with the cost of living, and we will continue to listen to people’s concerns as we have done throughout the pandemic.

“We’re providing support worth around £12bn this financial year and next to help families with the cost of living. We’re cutting the Universal Credit taper to make sure work pays, freezing alcohol and fuel duties to keep costs down, and providing targeted support to help households with their energy bills.”