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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Inflation figures can be made to say whatever the government wants to say at the time. They include what suits them. I also find it disgusting that when other people are struggling they can award themselves pay increases above and beyond the level of inflation. Some people don't get increases at all.

Awarding pay increases on a percentage basis is even more obscene and only serves to widen the gap between those who have and also make the rules and those who have not and have to follow the rules.

Whether you earn £50k or £5k the price of goods rises by the same cash amount for everyone.