Cost of living crisis is putting the brakes on economic recovery, say TUC

Commenting on today’s GDP figures, which show growth slowing to just 0.1% in February, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“The cost of living crisis is putting the brakes on our recovery as households cut back their spending. The Chancellor must come back to parliament with an emergency budget to keep families out of hardship and to keep the economy moving.”