While inflation is down considerably from this time last year, the larger than expected uptick in October highlights the continuing price pressures in the economy.

Today’s preliminary GDP data for Q3 at 0.1% suggests economic growth has lost some momentum in the second half of 2024.

As businesses continue to digest the difficult implications of last week’s Budget, a further interest rate cut is some good news for firms.

Today's data showing CPI has eased further than expected to 1.7% continues the move away from a prolonged period of high inflation.

With GDP rising 0.2% in the three months to August, as well as in the month itself, growth lifted at the end of summer after flatlining in the previous months.

It was encouraging to hear the Shadow Chancellor recognising the importance of finding a solution to the large number of inactive workers in our communities, especially the long-term sick.