Economics
U.K. Economic Growth Accelerated in April as Lockdown Eased
- Partial reopening allowed more service businesses to flourish
- Unexpected drops recorded for manufacturing and construction
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The U.K. economy gathered momentum in April as shops, hairdressers and restaurants serving outdoors re-opened for business after months of lockdown to fight the coronavirus.
Gross domestic product rose 2.3% from March, despite unexpected declines in manufacturing and construction, the Office for National Statistics said Friday. The gain left output just 3.7% below its level in February last year before the pandemic struck.