When mandatory self-isolation periods ended in the UK, in February 2022, it was hoped that we would be able to work on restoring the economy. But since then, the consequences of Brexit, the war in Ukraine and global supply chain/logistics issues have significantly impacted inflation and hampered economic recovery.
More than a year after COVID fuelled stockpiling of necessities and grocery staples, we still see empty supermarket shelves. Many assume this is because of an increased focus on online sales by the large grocers, especially in the US.
