While the general perception is that higher inflation is unambiguously good for the public finances, the reality is a bit more nuanced. The Chancellor will almost certainly be gifted with a lower public debt ratio. However, inflation will probably mean that the budget deficit is about £20bn (0.9% of GDP) higher this year than the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) anticipated.
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