Next year, employers still have to contend with the economic consequences of the fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, which has seen restrictions brought in over Christmas and
Firms warn time is running out to save UK economy
The energy price cap, which limits how much suppliers can raise the cost of household bills, went up to an unprecedented £1,971 in April for the typical household. This was a rise of about £700, and the cap is expected to rise by a further £800 a year in October.