Government borrowing shrinks in July 2021
Borrowing is second highest on record for that month.
Inflation slows more sharply than forecast
Year to July 2021 inflation rate hovers above 2% target.
UK house prices fall by 0.3%
House prices drop for the first time in 2021.
UK economy grows as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Hospitality and retail bounce back in Q2 2021.
Startups outstrip business closures in 2021
Business start-ups in 2021 up by 22% from previous year.