Chancellor rejects pleas for furlough extension
Furlough is to be phased out from 1 July.
Renting a home now cheaper than buying one
Average monthly rents stand at £1,054.
The economy grew by 2.3% in April 2021
Local holidays and hospitality drove the boost.
Furlough figures fall to their lowest levels this year
The Treasury said its recovery plan ‘is working’.
Government borrowing surpasses £30bn in April
The data comes from a joint ONS-Treasury report.