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UK economy still 11.7% below pre-coronavirus levels despite growth in July

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The economy grew 6.6% in July, down from 8.6% in June, as its recovery from coronavirus slowed down. Despite growth in June and July, the UK is still 11.7% down on where it was in February.

ONS director of economic statistics Darren Morgan said: “While it has continued steadily on the path towards recovery, the UK economy still has to make up nearly half of the GDP lost since the start of the pandemic. “Education grew strongly as some children returned to school, while pubs, campsites and hairdressers all saw notable improvements.

Car sales exceeded pre-crisis levels for the first time with showrooms having a particularly busy time. “All areas of manufacturing, particularly distillers and car makers, saw improvements, while housebuilding

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