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Last week, ministers sought to reassure nervy Labour MPs by introducing a transition period for those whose benefits are being withdrawn.

"I felt reassured by them to be honest," said Ms Mincherton.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is making changes to her package of welfare reforms in an attempt to reassure Labour MPs who are considering rebelling against the plans.

"Today's below forecast inflation print is reassuring – but only to an extent," said Seema Shah, chief global strategist at Principal Asset Management.

He also reassured assembly members that pensioners in Northern Ireland will receive their payments at the same time as others across the UK.