What The UK’s Inflation Figures Aren’t Telling You
About this episode
The episode discusses the disconnect between official UK inflation figures and the real-life experiences of households facing rising costs.
Inflation is falling in the UK, at least, according to the official numbers. But for a lot of people, the cost of living still feels painfully high. Petrol prices are rising again, energy bills could jump later this year, and households are still feeling the aftershocks of the inflation spike that followed the Ukraine war.In this episode of the Mouthy Money Podcast, Ed and Chris dig into the latest UK inflation figures and ask why the story feels so disconnected from everyday life. They look at energy prices, fuel duty cuts, VAT changes and the government’s latest cost of living measures, along with the role the Bank of England plays in controlling inflation and interest rates.The conversation also explores what higher inflation means for mortgages, savings accounts, investing and long-term financial planning. Are markets really prepared for another inflation shock? Could government support measures make things worse again? And why do inflation statistics often feel so different from people’s real-world experience? MOUTHY MONEY Our substack mouthymoney.substack.co.uk Get in touch editors@mouthymoney.co.uk DISCLAIMER This video is produced for general informational purposes…
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