Govt welcomes inflation figures but 'isn't complacent'
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Govt welcomes inflation figures but 'isn't complacent'
Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen welcomes the new inflation figures from the ONS but adds the government is not complacent and anticipate "ups and downs" to come.
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