Latest data released by ONS - 12 August 2021
- Prior +0.8%; revised to +0.6%
- GDP +4.8% vs +4.8% 3m/3m expected
- Prior +3.6%
UK economic activity continues to pick up in June amid the reopening optimism and as virus restrictions are eased. That said, UK GDP remains 2.2% below its pre-pandemic level but at least it is growing for a fifth consecutive month to close the gap.
