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The Standard View: With the economy set to flatline, where’s the plan for growth?

It’s official, the cost of filling up an average tank of petrol has hit £100, driven by the continued surge in oil prices.

From food to energy and much in between, the spiralling cost of living is touching all parts of the economy and our lives. The Government has belatedly taken action with the multi-billion pound package on bills. But 2022 is still set to be a painful year, with falling living standards for many.

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