Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test?
People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.
BBC News reports that people in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.
This business story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include the Budget and Burnham's Makerfield.
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