'I'm hopeful but cautious': business owners on UK recovery

Gloom and optimism greet news of economic upturn after decline due to coronavirus

• UK's economic recovery from Covid-19 crisis continues
• Analysis: UK economy's Covid catchup may take years
• Business live updates: UK economy grew by 6.6% in July

Britain's economy fell into the deepest recession since records began when GDP shrank by 20.4% in the three months to June. It was the second successive quarter of contraction, following a decline of 2.2% in the first quarter of the year.

However, monthly figures from the Office for National Statistics on Friday gave further evidence of an upturn, with growth of 6.6% in July as lockdown restrictions were eased. Here we ask some business how they are finding the recovery.