Economics

Inflation Pressures Growing in the U.K., Says NatWest’s Davies

  • Energy costs, labor squeeze pushing costs even higher
  • Central banks are playing catch up on rate hikes, Davies says

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The U.K. is facing further strain from inflation, with pressure growing from import costs and a tight labor market, according to Howard Davies, the chairman of Natwest Group Plc.