Business and Economics

Demand for workers rose at its fastest rate for more than 23 years, but the number of staff available to fill those jobs has declined dramatically.

“This means that employers can no longer hide behind the grey areas of UK law,” an employment layer said.

“In terms of British business, their attitude so far has been pretty much along the lines of ‘as long as we can make money we do’."

"While no one could have predicted the pandemic, the end of the EU transition period was entirely foreseeable."

Firms have been hit by increasing red tape and delays at ports since Brexit at the year end, while the Northern Ireland Protocol has caused significant disruption at the Britain and Northern Ireland border.

Data reveals 384 pubs have been demolished or converted for a different use over the past 14 months.

"Our high streets are going to look very different."

If footfall fails to fully recover, 1 in 6 retailers estimate they will only be able to stay afloat for a matter of months.

Emily Thornberry says manufacturers based in the low tax zones will not be able to fully benefit from 23 trade deals struck by the UK Government.