Rishi Sunak warns UK economy will get worse before it gets better
by Richard Partington Economics correspondent from on (#5CP8N)
Tougher Covid rules will have impact before vaccine improves outlook, says chancellor
Rishi Sunak has warned Britain's economic performance will worsen before the coronavirus vaccine helps to improve the outlook for jobs and growth.
The chancellor told the House of Commons that, while the vaccine provides hope, there was a need for tougher national restrictions to contain the spread of the virus and that this would have a further significant economic impact".
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