This week has witnessed one economic warning after another – with the UK looking set for higher prices at the pumps this September, even higher energy bills come October and food prices soaring ahead of Christmas.
On the recordAugust 23, 2026
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Dave Doogan
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Discussing economic warnings and rising costs.
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