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Sunak 'not complacent' over economic growth

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Sunak 'not complacent' over economic growth

Sunak 'not complacent' over economic growth

The UK economy grew by 4.8% in the second quarter of 2021 as lockdowns lifted, getting people back into pubs, the Office for National Statistics has said.The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by a further 1% in June, creating five consecutive months of growth.


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