Retail sales figures improved in June 2021
The proportion of retail sales fell in the same period.
Hospitality sees promising recovery in spring
Business confidence in the sector remains low, however.
Lords report warns of BoE’s ‘addiction’ to QE
The programme financed the majority of COVID-19 support.
Inflation rate sees fourth month of consecutive growth
Rising prices coincides with unlocking of UK economy.
Bank of England warns of insolvency crisis among SMEs
Insolvency timings will coincide with end to Government support.