Inflation and energy prices remain top business concerns
Businesses showing signs of strain towards winter.
Black Friday sees upturn in retail sales
Spending data shows a 33% increase in retail footfall.
Manufacturing sector facing a tough winter
Despite a rise in output volumes, production is expected to decline.
Five-year mortgage rates fall below 6%
New data indicates mortgage rates are returning to normal.
Tax take soars to £432.8bn
Total tax take for 2021/22 so far is £41.5bn higher than last year.