Pay rises can't match inflation, minister tells rail workers

Pay rises that match the surging cost of living will not be possible, the new transport minister has told striking rail workers Mark Harper said he "completely understands" why unions want inflation-linked wage increases but said "economic circumstances" prevented it. It came as he agreed to help…

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