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”.