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Tuesday 13th May 2008

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Notes and coins

3% Inflation

As UK consumer inflation hit its highest level in 13 months, many of you have been telling us your own costs are much higher than the government says.

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Lewes currency

Local Currency

Rob goes to Lewes in Sussex where they are planning to launch their own currency. Will the local shoppers and retailers buy it?

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Family

Working Mothers

We hear that the rising cost of living is forcing mothers back to work, according to research from the consumer website uSwitch.


Coins

Tax Rate

Rachel looks at Alistair Darling's plan to compensate people who lost out when the 10p tax band was scrapped.

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Markets

Markets News

Plus Adam with the latest news from the markets.


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