The latest NatWest Growth Tracker survey has shown an easing of inflation in the East of England's private sector in May, but renewed declines in business activity and new work. Consequently, the region's growth outlook has moderated to the softest since the end of 2022 – though this marks only the second decline in the past 13 months. Input price inflation in the East of England private sector eased for the first time in three months midway through the second quarter of 2026. [...]