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Sir Tony said the losses were "for tiny increments of land" but that there was "no doubt that Russia is making tactical, territorial gains and that is putting pressure on Ukraine".

He said the losses were for "for tiny increments of land".

It jacked up rates 10 more times through July 2023, mostly in increments of half or three-quarters of a point, in an effort to fight a surge in inflation.

That means even a small increment in food prices, even a 1% bump up, can translate into significantly higher profits for retailers.

"These 'trainees' are promised to be made permanent employees after a couple of months, but this doesn't happen. The salaries too stay stagnant or have very low increments."