The chief govt of Pret a Manger has mentioned he'll "continue to look after our people and our customers", regardless of warnings from the Bank of England about inflation.

The governor and chief economist of the Bank of England have warned that will increase in wages and costs might injury the financial institution's efforts to chill inflation.

But talking to Sky News' Ian King Live programme on Wednesday, Pano Christou mentioned: "I think from Pret's perspective, we're focussed on two things.

"Number one is giving our groups the appropriate pay to make sure they're sorted throughout these difficult environments... and that our individuals can reside the lives they need to reside.

"And I believe the opposite focus will likely be making certain we have nice worth for our prospects.

"So obviously the government and Bank of England are accountable for looking after their inflation but from our perspective, our people and our customers are what we will continue to look after."

He added: "Over the past year we've given our staff almost a 20% increase - and I wouldn't be surprised if we're having to come back this year and do that again if inflation stays where it is."

The phrases come after BoE chief economist Huw Pill informed a podcast that folks ought to settle for they're poorer, as an alternative of responding to increased prices by asking for increased wages or charging prospects extra money.

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Mr Pill's remarks echoed earlier warnings from Bank governor Andrew Bailey.

Inflation stays above 10% regardless of consecutive rate of interest will increase since December 2021 in an effort to chill demand.

While a lot of the inflation is because of components outdoors the Bank's management, reminiscent of power and meals prices, it's apprehensive about secondary results, reminiscent of wage will increase, making its job tougher.

When Mr Christou that he was "doing exactly what Huw Pill doesn't want you to do", the Pret boss responded: "I acknowledge his point of view.

"I believe that if inflation does come down, we are going to look to handle issues in the way in which that we are able to and to the most effective of our means.

"But our staff come in very early in the morning working extremely hard for us, unemployment is still very low, and I think we have a duty to ensure that we are looking after our people in the right way and supporting them through this difficult time."

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