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Radio 5 Live,08 Oct 2026,5 mins

Are you £3k worse off?

Voice of the UK

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A report estimates the average UK household is worse off by £3k a year because of inflation over the last five years. The Resolution Foundation compared actual inflation to the Bank of England’s 2% target rate. Emma Vardy asked 5 Live listeners if they’re feeling the squeeze.

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