UK posts 'disappointing' 2.1% August GDP growth
GDP remains 9.2% below February levels
The hospitality sector added 1.2% to overall economic growth
UK GDP grew by 2.1% in August, driven by a strong return to growth from the hospitality sector as lockdown measures continued to ease, in the country's fourth consecutive month of economic growth.
ONS data published today shows the accommodation and food services sector grew by 71.4% in August, contributing 1.2% to overall economic growth. Education and construction were also contributors, adding...
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