A survey of businesses found slight growth in the private sector, but companies are still concerned about the prospect of job cuts and inflation.
Shortly before an up-to-ten-week trial was due to begin this week, the Duke of Sussex and NGN reached an agreement.
Temporary traffic lights have been erected toward the top of Holywell Hill, St Albans causing considerable delays.
Flights, trains and ferries have been cancelled across the UK as 100mph pose a danger to life in parts of the UK.