UK economy grew to pre-pandemic size ahead of Omicron outbreak
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 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.
Economists say there were much weaker performances from health and hairdressers across the quarter.
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.