State of economy cited as major problem for businesses.

Tax take recovers to pre-pandemic level.

Average UK house prices reach record high of £270,000.

Combative interest rate hike could be on the horizon.

Scheme finds young universal claimants six months of work.

DIT aims to boost exports and offer support.

Services grow by 0.7%, spurred by in-person GP appointments.

Early Christmas shoppers fail to materialise.

Tax revenues fall by 4.4% to £608.8bn.