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Volunteers in Bradford, northern England, prepare food parcels at the Bradford Central Foodbank. More and more people are visiting the centre. AFP
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People demonstrate in central London against the rising cost of living. EPA
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Former British prime minister Boris Johnson said workers should accept a pay cut to avoid spiralling inflation. AFP
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Inflation in the UK hit an annual rate of 9.1 per cent in May. EPA
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The British government told workers they cannot expect pay rises to keep up with the increasing cost of living. EPA
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The Bank of England, which says it can do nothing to stop the sharp increase in prices, is raising rates at an unprecedented rate. AFP
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The UK was also brought to standstill by the biggest rail strike in 30 years this week, with 40,000 RMT union members walking out in a row over a below-inflation pay offer. PA
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The RMT picket line outside Bristol Temple Meads station. PA
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The cost of petrol continues to rise. AFP
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A protester demonstrates outside Downing Street. EPA
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Volunteers in Bradford, northern England, prepare food parcels at the Bradford Central Foodbank. More and more people are visiting the centre. AFP
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People demonstrate in central London against the rising cost of living. EPA
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Former British prime minister Boris Johnson said workers should accept a pay cut to avoid spiralling inflation. AFP
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Inflation in the UK hit an annual rate of 9.1 per cent in May. EPA
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The British government told workers they cannot expect pay rises to keep up with the increasing cost of living. EPA
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The Bank of England, which says it can do nothing to stop the sharp increase in prices, is raising rates at an unprecedented rate. AFP
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The UK was also brought to standstill by the biggest rail strike in 30 years this week, with 40,000 RMT union members walking out in a row over a below-inflation pay offer. PA
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The RMT picket line outside Bristol Temple Meads station. PA
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The cost of petrol continues to rise. AFP
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A protester demonstrates outside Downing Street. EPA
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Volunteers in Bradford, northern England, prepare food parcels at the Bradford Central Foodbank. More and more people are visiting the centre. AFP
UK inflation rises to 9.1% for May
Consumer Prices Index stands at highest point in 40 years after slight increase from 9%
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