Britain’s economy surpasses pre-pandemic levels for first time – The National

Britain’s economy surpasses pre-pandemic levels for first time – The National

Britain’s economy surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in November after growing by a stronger than expected 0.9 per cent.

The uplift from October meant the world’s fifth biggest economy was 0.7 per cent bigger than in February 2020 before the first lockdown was imposed in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said it was amazing to see the size of the economy back to pre-pandemic levels, calling it “a testament to the grit and determination of the British people”.