UK economy grew by 6.6% in July
The UK economy continued to recover in July, growing by 6.6%,
according to figures. The economy has expanded three months in a row, but
remains well below pre-lockdown levels.
according to figures. The economy has expanded three months in a row, but
remains well below pre-lockdown levels.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the
UK "has still only recovered just over half of the lost output caused by
the coronavirus", the BBC reports.
UK "has still only recovered just over half of the lost output caused by
the coronavirus", the BBC reports.
Whilst this is good news, things are far from back to normal.
Growth in July was slower than June, when the economy expanded by 8.7%.
Growth in July was slower than June, when the economy expanded by 8.7%.
The health of “UK PLC” is nowhere near pre-coronavirus
levels and has partly bounced back due to pent up demand and growth in sectors
such as hairdressers, pubs and restaurants which were allowed to reopen in
July. Reopening of restaurants and pubs meant the accommodation and food
services sector "rose by a whopping 140.8%" between June and July,
according to Thomas Pugh, UK economist at Capital Economics.
levels and has partly bounced back due to pent up demand and growth in sectors
such as hairdressers, pubs and restaurants which were allowed to reopen in
July. Reopening of restaurants and pubs meant the accommodation and food
services sector "rose by a whopping 140.8%" between June and July,
according to Thomas Pugh, UK economist at Capital Economics.
Economic output measured by the value and the volume of
goods and services it produces remains at 11.7% lower than it was in February, prior
to lockdown restrictions which shut down the economy.
goods and services it produces remains at 11.7% lower than it was in February, prior
to lockdown restrictions which shut down the economy.
The alcohol industry which grew by 30%, but billions has
been lost in the travel and tourism industry and many restaurants and pubs are
struggling to survive with social distancing rules.
been lost in the travel and tourism industry and many restaurants and pubs are
struggling to survive with social distancing rules.
The government are imposing new social distances rules on
gatherings after a spike in Covid cases, which is another blow to business.
gatherings after a spike in Covid cases, which is another blow to business.
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this the end of office work as we know it?
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workers one step closer to outsourced
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live in expensive town centres anymore?
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live in expensive town centres anymore?
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Buy-to-let landlords ignore “NO DSS” tenant
ban
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ban
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trapped in unsellable leasehold flats
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2m homeowners apply for mortgage payment
holiday
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holiday
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following stamp duty cut
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following stamp duty cut
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You can create a second income during the
lockdown…and come out stronger
You can create a second income during the
lockdown…and come out stronger
Millions of people face a bleak future post-Coronavirus
lockdown, as businesses disappear and the job furlough scheme eventually comes
to an end. However, life doesn’t have to end because of lockdown! You can join
thousands of ordinary people who have increased their income and added
streams of new income during this period.
lockdown, as businesses disappear and the job furlough scheme eventually comes
to an end. However, life doesn’t have to end because of lockdown! You can join
thousands of ordinary people who have increased their income and added
streams of new income during this period.
Are you ready to adapt to the new economic model?
As lockdown restrictions around the world are being eased,
the economic model has subtly changed forever. How will you adapt to this new
way of working and running a business, what obstacles and opportunities lies
ahead? Will you be a participant or spectator in this revolution?
the economic model has subtly changed forever. How will you adapt to this new
way of working and running a business, what obstacles and opportunities lies
ahead? Will you be a participant or spectator in this revolution?
By Charles Kelly, Wealth Mentor, Property Investor, Author
of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast.
of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast.
There are more examples and practical
steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3
R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it
out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook.
steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3
R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it
out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook.
If you’d like further information on wealth mentoring and
coaching, how to survive the crisis and even quit the rat race, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net
or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See
more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com
coaching, how to survive the crisis and even quit the rat race, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net
or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See
more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com
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