The FT verdict on Labour Budgets since 1924
A trawl through the past century reveals recurring struggles as governments are buffeted by wars, high inflation and strained public finances
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Inflation
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises over time, usually measured over twelve months.
When prices rise faster than wages, households can buy less with the same income, and central banks may raise interest rates in response.
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