Retail sales volumes drop in December 2021

Sales fell at the fastest rate in 11 months.

UK inflation hits 30-year high

Food prices largest contributor to rising inflation.

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”.