Stamp duty changes boost property demand
Slower growth was likely before the pre-Budget buyer surge.
National living wage to increase by 6.7%
Millions of low earners to see pay increases from April 2025.
60% office attendance reinstated for civil servants
Departments require increased in-office presence.
UK pay growth falls below 5%
Pay growth dip could signal potential interest rate cuts.
UK GDP growth lags behind population boom
GDP per capita remains below pre-pandemic levels.