Merryn Talks Money

UK Inflation Rises to 10-Month High, Protecting Your Savings, and Energy Talk

Feb 19, 2025
In this discussion, John Stepek, a senior reporter and author of the Money Distilled newsletter, dives into the surprising rise of UK inflation, now at a 10-month high. He emphasizes the necessity of protecting savings and how soaring energy costs are influencing global discussions. They also tackle the dramatic increase in taxes from savings interest and reflect on the need for robust energy and defense policies, advocating for nuclear energy as a viable solution amidst rising electricity costs and evolving political priorities.
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