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Wages Lag Inflation
The wages growth figures show why so many family budgets are under pressure. We're going backwards in real terms.
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Little wonder so many household budgets are under pressure.
Inflation is officially running at over five percent and wages growth is less than half that.
It's sure to be a last minute weapon used in the closing days of this campaign.
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