Delay to end of lockdown would hold back economic rebound, businesses warn
- Date: 10-Jun-2021
- Source: SkyNews
- Sector:Economy
- Country:Middle East
Delay to end of lockdown would hold back economic rebound, businesses warn
A delay to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions later this month would "materially" hamper Britain's economic recovery, a leading business group has warned.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has predicted that a consumer spending surge will see GDP grow by 6.8% this year - but said it would reassess the forecast if restrictions are extended.
It comes as doubts are cast over the 21 June lockdown lifting date with ministers stressing caution amid a rise in the number of cases of the Delta coronavirus variant.
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