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12 Nov, 9 tweets, 5 min read
We’ve released GDP figures for September and Q3 2020.

GDP grew 1.1% in September but remains 8.2% below its February peak.

▪️ Services grew 1.0% (8.8% below Feb)
▪️ Manufacturing grew 0.2% (8.1% below Feb)
▪️ Construction grew 2.9% (7.3% below Feb)

➡️ ow.ly/iOpN50CilVR Graphic text: GDP September 2020 up 1.1% / GDP comparison wi
Commenting on today’s GDP figures the Deputy National Statistician for Economic Statistics, @jathers_ONS said: 1/3 Quote graphic text: “While all main sectors of the economy
.@jathers_ONS added: 2/3 Quote graphic text: “The return of children to school boo
.@jathers_ONS concluded: 3/3 Quote graphic text: “However, pubs and restaurants saw le
Read our latest article showing how #COVID19 has hit industries across the UK economy in September ow.ly/ABiw50CilZl Chart title: The recovery to February levels has slowed over
Following record falls in Quarter 2, there have been large increases in private and government spending, investment and imports in Quarter 3 2020 ow.ly/ZU3b50Cim1x Chart title: There have been large increases in private cons
The UK total trade surplus, excluding non-monetary gold, fell £3.4bn to £4.2bn in Quarter 3 2020; imports grew £17.3bn while exports grew £13.8bn ow.ly/DGM450Cim3p Chart title: The total trade surplus, excluding precious met
Removing the effect of inflation, the underlying total trade surplus – excluding unspecified goods – narrowed £0.8bn to £7.4bn in Quarter 3 2020; exports grew £15.1bn and imports grew £15.9bn ow.ly/9acJ50Cim5e Chart title: The trade in goods deficit, excluding precious
Due to implications of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have published these data earlier than usual.

See our statement for further information ow.ly/RW6b30qzJxE

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