Shock of UK Inflation Surge (2022-2023) After Period of Stability
The resurgence of high inflation in the UK during 2022-2023 was a major shock for households and businesses. This was because it followed approximately three decades of price stability, a period long enough that many people had no prior experience in planning their budgets in an environment of rapidly and frequently changing prices.
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