Why is everything so expensive?

<p>We're feeling the pinch as the cost of everyday items increases. Why is this happening? And what might the Chancellor say in his Spring Statement to alleviate the financial pressure?</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: </em><a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/61ba0e441a8cbeb3393cf13c/episodes/This%20podcast%20was%20brought%20to%20you%20thanks%20to%20the%20support%20of%20readers%20of%20The%20Times%20and%20The%20Sunday%20Times.%20Subscribe%20today%20and%20get%20one%20month%20free%20at:%20thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</em></a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p><p><strong>-</strong> Ashley Armstrong, Retail and Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Editor, The Times.</p><p>- Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> David Aaronovitch.</p><p><strong>Clips: </strong>Sky News, Channel 4, ITV News, CNBC, Associated Press.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>