After one of the most dramatic of weeks, one could be excused wondering whatever next. It does seem to be one drama after another and the challenges seem to grow that much harder all the time.

There are many who are easily comparing the woes of 2022 to the troubles of the 1970s. It is an easy comparison – petrol and energy shortages, rising energy costs, inflation and the popularity of Abba.

There is so much change taking place and so often the narrative is dominated by the same voices.

Fast rising costs, supply chain issues and business concerns around passing on costs to consumers' whose preferences are constantly changing is putting pressure on already pressurised businesses.