The economy
Inflation rises in August to 3.2%
End to pandemic-related subsidisation pushes up food prices.
Read more »Economic recovery stalls in July
GDP grows by 0.1% in July 2021.
Read more »EVs could 'create £30bn tax hole'
Calls for new road pricing system to replace fuel duty.
Read more »Government borrowing shrinks in July 2021
Borrowing is second highest on record for that month.
Read more »Inflation slows more sharply than forecast
Year to July 2021 inflation rate hovers above 2% target.
Read more »UK economy grows as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Hospitality and retail bounce back in Q2 2021.
Read more »Startups outstrip business closures in 2021
Business start-ups in 2021 up by 22% from previous year.
Read more »Output per hour grew fastest in North West in 2020
The UK economy grew by 0.4% in the UK.
Read more »Think tank predicts cut to UK’s tourism trade deficit
The deficit was £30.5 billion in 2019.
Read more »Retail sales figures improved in June 2021
The proportion of retail sales fell in the same period.
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