PM's inflation claims challenged as experts credit Bank rate hikes
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PM claimed inflation halved due to govt decisions, but experts say Bank of England rate hikes were key factor
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Energy bills have fallen from last winter's highs, but still much higher than 2 years ago even with govt support then
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Borrowing £28bn/yr for investment won't necessarily increase debt if economy grows, Labour argues
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Sunak said public sector pay rises risk inflation, but think tank says not high enough to spark private sector demands
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Govt debt is nearly 100% of GDP, historically high, so Labour and Tories both want to reduce debt-to-GDP ratio