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Firms trim price-rise plans as wage growth holds steady, Bank survey shows

The Bank of England’s Decision Maker Panel found companies expect to raise prices by 3.7 per cent over the next year, a touch less than before, with 70 per cent saying the energy shock will squeeze profit margins.

Sarah Wren · 4 Oct

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