Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeThe UK economy grew for the fourth month in a row in May and was up 0.8% as coronavirus restrictions continued to ease. However, gross domestic product (GDP) - a measure of the size of the economy - still remains 3.1% below its pre-pandemic levels in February 2020, according to the Office for National Statistics. GDP grew as pubs and restaurants were finally allowed to welcome back customers for inside dining, having previous reopened for outdoor service only in April. (Image: PA)ONS analysts say accommodation and food service activities grew by a huge 37.1% over the month due to the easing of these restrictions. Jonathan Athow, deputy national statistician for economic statistics at the ONS, said: "The economy grew for the fourth consecutive month, albeit at a slower pace than seen recently, but remains around 3% below its pre-pandemic peak.

Source: Daily Mirror July 09, 2021 06:17 UTC