Despite receiving a pay increase of 2.3% across the marketing sector, the UK inflation rate is higher still at 3%.

Laura added: “The high inflation rate compared to pay increases shows that prices are rising quicker than salaries can catch up. Inflation is the average rate of increase in the price for goods and services, which means some rates could be much higher than the 3% average an expense which is usually passed down to the consumer.”

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