Economy grows but soaring costs mean business needs support
The East Midlands Chamber has warned above expected 0.3% growth in GDP is ‘no sign of improving trading conditions’ as it renewed its call for greater support for business amid high business rates, rising fuel costs and inflation. The estimated figure for March, published by the Office for National Statistics, is higher than was widely anticipated by economists, while the first three months of the year showed growth of 0.6%. East Midlands Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles said: “A growing […]
