GDP falls 2.6% in November as UK nears double-dip recession

Following six months of growth

Mike Sheen
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Monthly gross GDP fell by 2.6% in November, bringing an end to six consecutive months of growth, as the government imposed fresh restrictions owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

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