Economy grows by 0.4% in August after -0.1% slump in July.

Spending may be cut to achieve the Chancellor's budget surplus.

Monthly borrowing remains above pre-pandemic levels.

End to pandemic-related subsidisation pushes up food prices.

GDP grows by 0.1% in July 2021.

Calls for new road pricing system to replace fuel duty.

Borrowing is second highest on record for that month.

Year to July 2021 inflation rate hovers above 2% target.

Hospitality and retail bounce back in Q2 2021.

Business start-ups in 2021 up by 22% from previous year.