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11 Jun, 4 tweets, 2 min read
GDP grew 2.3% in April 2021, but remains 3.7% below its pre-pandemic peak:

▪️ services grew 3.4% (4.1% below peak)
▪️ manufacturing fell 0.3% (2.4% below peak)
▪️ construction fell 2.0% (0.3% above peak)

➡️ ow.ly/xpmi50F7Y46 Table showing GDP growth, A...
Commenting on today’s GDP figures for April, @jathers_ONS said: (1/2) Graphic text: “Strong growt...
Continuing, @jathers_ONS said: (2/2) Graphic text: “The economy ...
We’ve also published an article showing the impact of #COVID19 on the UK economy.

Output in accommodation and food and beverage activities rose substantially between March and April 2021 ow.ly/7uoF50F7Yb7

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