Britain has officially entered into recession after the coronavirus crisis saw the economy contract by a record 20.4% between April and June, the Office for National Statistics has said.

UK enters recession after coronavirus crisis shrinks the economy 

The UK sits on the cusp of a recession, with economic growth here and abroad slowing, and uncertainty surrounding Brexit. 

The UK is on the edge of a recession, but are we ready for a downturn?

Britain's double-dip recession was erased from history after widespread revisions to official data.


Double-dip recession erased after data revisions

Tough economic times mean a lot has changed on the high street, and now there's a Monopoly board to match. 

Tough times: Monopoly as you've never seen it before

UK sales figures have slumped to their lowest level in nearly two-and-a-half years. I spoke to shop-keepers in Hampshire to find out why

Where have all the shoppers gone?

April was the cruellest month for British retailers, particularly clothes and shoe shops.  

Recession

UK enters recession after coronavirus crisis shrinks the economy

The UK is on the edge of a recession, but are we ready for a downturn?

Double-dip recession erased after data revisions

Tough times: Monopoly as you've never seen it before

Where have all the shoppers gone?

Rain dampens demand for new clothes