UK Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi is offering his take on the country’s inflation, which surged to a new four-decade high of 10.1% in July.

Key quotes

“Getting inflation under control is my top priority.”

“We are taking action through strong, independent monetary policy, responsible tax and spending decisions, and reforms.”

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