ONS: 0.6% more workers on payroll
184,000 more payrolled employees in December 2021.
UK economy surpasses pre-pandemic level
November 2021 UK GDP estimate up 0.7% on February 2020.
Rising concerns about impact of inflation
Survey suggests 24% of individuals are “very concerned”.
Retail footfall slips amid Omicron concerns
Shoppers limited their in-store trips to avoid COVID variant.
30% of small firms in late-payments struggle
One in ten say late payments threaten their business.