Retail sales volume rose in April 2022
Sales volumes in three months to April continue to drop.
Sunak sets out ‘plan for growth’ but falls short of immediate support
Chancellor insists the Government “stands ready to do more”.
UK inflation hits 40-year high of 9%
Macroeconomy now businesses’ number one concern.
Regular pay tumbles in first quarter of 2022
Only growth in bonuses keeps total pay growth positive.
GDP fell by 0.1% in March 2022
Fears of recession as monthly GDP contracts.