chancellor
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The chancellor said the decision is "causing real hardship for people now", with higher inflation, weaker economic growth and lower tax receipts among the potential consequences.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
On Tuesday the chancellor was clear that this sort of sweeping, universal support will not be on offer this time.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The chancellor also announced a "new anti-profiteering framework" for the Competition and Markets Authority, which she says will have powers to tackle any companies that exploit price rises.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The German chancellor said the U.S. and Europe don’t share the same values but should still cooperate on common interests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
A year earlier, the chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, had announced that eight German nuclear power plants would close.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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