Economics

Fastest pace of growth since July 2019

The UK economy grew at its fastest monthly rate since July last year, having jumped 2.3% in April as lockdown restrictions continued to ease.

Third highest monthly figure since 1993

GDP falls 2.6% in November

Worst crisis since Great Recession

GDP remains 9.2% below February levels

Latest figures make for 'grim reading'

Report from the Asian Development Bank

First budget of this parliament