UK GDP rose by 0.9% in November, considerably ahead of the 0.4% predicted by analysts, taking it back above pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

UK economy grew to pre-pandemic size ahead of Omicron outbreak

Economists say there were much weaker performances from health and hairdressers across the quarter.

UK economy growth slower than first thought between July and September

A server carries a tray of drinks from a pub in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh, as beer gardens, non-essential shops, restaurants and cafes, along with swimming pools, libraries and museums in Scotland reopen today after lockdown restrictions have eased. Picture date: Monday April 26, 2021. Andrew Milligan/PA 

Analysts had expected that gross domestic product (GDP) would rise by 0.4% during October, with monthly output still 0.5% below pre-pandemic levels.

UK economy slows in October to 0.1% growth with big fall in hospitality

Chancellor Rishi Sunak told ITV News 'there are global challenges ahead' on the road to economic recovery. That road ahead looks harder, writes Joel Hills.

Quarterly growth slows as shortage of workers and goods hold activity back

Generic stock pictures of the Astra assembly line at Vauxhall's plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Picture date: Tuesday July 6, 2021.  Peter Byrne/PA

The figure represents a fall from the previous three months, suggesting supply chain problems have slowed economic growth. 

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The Conservative Party has come under fire in recent weeks amid allegations of corruption.

Rishi Sunak: Government 'needs to do better' amid Tory 'sleaze' allegations

Latest GBP data showed further signs of a slowdown in the UK’s recovery from the pandemic as global supply chain woes take their toll.

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GDPThe second quarter figures show the economy continuing to recover (increasing for the fifth month in a row) but still 2.2% below its pre-Covid level.

GDP: Lockdown easing boosts economy with 4.8% growth from April to June

The Office for National Statistics said GDP contracted by more than initially thought in the first quarter.

UK economy contracted by 1.6% as people saved at record levels, figures show

Speaking to ITV News, Rishi Sunak welcomed the latest economy figures but avoided answering questions over future tax hikes.

National debt 'doesn't worry' Sunak as economic activity picks up pace 

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said Wednesday's GDP figures show the 'economy is getting back on track' - despite the economy shrinking 1.5% in the first quarter.

Sunak hails GDP figures as showing 'economy is getting back on track'

The Office for National Statistics said that public sector net borrowing reached £303.1 billion in the financial year to the end of March

Covid spending pushes deficit to highest levels since Second World War

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product grew by 0.4%, an improvement from a 2.2% decline in January.

UK economy improved in February despite lockdown measures

The UK economy suffered a steeper contraction during the first coronavirus lockdown but bounced back more strongly than previously thought at the end of 2020.

2020 worst year on record for UK economy despite strong finish

The 41% drop of exports to the EU was accompanied by dire GDP figures for January too, the economy shrank 2.9% as the UK's Covid restrictions tightened.

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