1 in 5 Scottish firms fear rising payroll costs

Scottish accountants cite concerns over clients’ futures.

Business confidence tumbled in late 2021

Confidence lowest in accommodation and food services.

Base rate of interest rises again to 0.5%

Interest rates rise for the second time in three months.

ONS developing ‘radical’ method to better measure inflation

Concerns inflation may be higher for low-income families.

Retail sales volumes drop in December 2021

Sales fell at the fastest rate in 11 months.