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Mixed business reactions to end of ‘plan B’ restrictions

Submitted by pw_admin on 21 January, 2022 - 11:08

All restrictions end on 26 January.

Inflation hits thirty-year high

Submitted by pw_admin on 20 January, 2022 - 11:23

Food prices largest contributor to rising inflation.

ONS: Workers on payroll increases 0.6%

Submitted by pw_admin on 19 January, 2022 - 09:56

184,000 more payrolled employees in December 2021.

UK economy surpasses pre-pandemic level

Submitted by pw_admin on 17 January, 2022 - 10:16

November 2021 UK GDP estimate up 0.7% on February 2020.

Rising concerns about impact of inflation

Submitted by pw_admin on 13 January, 2022 - 11:08

Survey suggests 24% of individuals are “very concerned”.

Retail footfall slips amid Omicron concerns

Submitted by pw_admin on 10 January, 2022 - 10:58

Shoppers limited their in-store trips to avoid COVID variant.

Business confidence remains flat in November 2021

Submitted by pw_admin on 6 December, 2021 - 11:10

Concerns about energy costs and employment taxes increase.

Small business confidence loses steam

Submitted by pw_admin on 23 November, 2021 - 10:50

State of economy cited as major problem for businesses.

HMRC collects £100bn more in 2021/22 than previous year

Submitted by pw_admin on 22 November, 2021 - 12:42

Tax take recovers to pre-pandemic level.

Energy prices push inflation to 4.2% in October 2021

Submitted by pw_admin on 17 November, 2021 - 10:21

Combative interest rate hike could be on the horizon.