ONS: Strikes And Higher Pay Demands And Transport Costs Pile Pressure On UK Businesses
One in eight businesses (13%) were affected by industrial action in October.More than a quarter (27%) of those businesses reported they were unable to obtain goods they needed.The hospitality sector had the highest proportion of firms reporting concern for their business, with 93% of firms worried about what December will bring.Almost a third (32%) of businesses have been experiencing a shortage of workers.The human health and social work activities industry reported the highest proportion of businesses affected by labour shortages, at 54%.Two in five (41%) businesses importing in October 2022...