UK economy predicted to grow at fastest rate since second world war
by Richard Partington Economics correspondent from on (#5H21C)
EY Item Club upgrades forecasts for 2021 after businesses adapted better to Covid controls
Britain's economy is forecast to grow at the fastest rate since the second world war this year after businesses adapted better to coronavirus restrictions and consumer spending booms as lockdown measures are relaxed.
With businesses and households preparing for looser controls this spring, the EY Item Club said it had upgraded its growth forecasts for 2021 after a stronger start to the year than expected and as rapid progress with the vaccine programme enables a swift return to relative normality.
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