The latest monthly Guardian analysis finds signs of a slowdown as prices rise and genuine pay shrinks succor fund our journalism by fitting a Guardian supporterBritish households are being warned to prepare for a tightening squeeze on living standards,as a Guardian analysis shows the Brexit vote’s blow to the pound is stoking inflation while pay packets are shrinking in genuine terms.
As Theresa May prepares to trigger article 50 next week, kicking off the formal process of the UK leaving the EU, and the economy continues to defy the doomsayers who predicted a sudden downturn after the referendum. But signs of a slowdown are now emerging as higher prices put pressure on companies and consumers alike. Related: How has the Brexit vote affected the UK economy? March verdict Related: 'The Brexit vote is starting to have major negative consequences' – experts debate the data Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com