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UK leadership faces questions as inflation surges, Tory MPs rebel over new Covid-19 regulation

Britain's cost of living surged by 5.1% in the 12 months to November, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffers worst parliamentary revolt of his premiership on Tuesday

Published Wed, Dec 15, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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    UK INFLATION has accelerated beyond economists' forecasts and Tory MPs have given Prime Minister Boris Johnson notice of a potential leadership challenge.

    Britain's cost of living surged by 5.1 per cent in the 12 months to November, up from 4.2 per cent in October and 0.3 per cent a year ago.

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