The economy has turned a corner - in the words of the independent Office for National Statistics yesterday, it's "going gangbusters!"
It’s been a tough few years, first covid and then Putin’s war putting strain on energy prices - and throughout the Government has offered unprecedented support, through schemes like furlough and helping with household energy bills.
But we're now outpacing France, Germany and America, so there’s lots to be optimistic about - Inflation is forecast to return to the 2% target imminently and the Bank of England this week dropped some hints that interest rates will start to come down.
There's much more to do, but the best economic outlook we have enjoyed for years!