Government borrowing surpasses £30bn in April
The data comes from a joint ONS-Treasury report.
Calls for the Government to protect umbrella company workers
Some companies are accused of failing in their obligations.
Inflation increases to 1.6%
It is a return to pre-pandemic inflation levels.
Unemployment decreases by 0.9%
The employment rate remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Economy grew by 2.1% in March 2021
The economy nevertheless shrank over the first quarter.