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UK economy grew 1.8% in May as coronavirus lockdown easing helped recovery – Lockdown News

14 July 2020 By Port Elizabethan

UK economy grew 1.8% in May as coronavirus lockdown easing helped recovery: THE UK economy grew by 1.8% in May as activity began to recover as the coronavirus lockdown eased. Jonathan Athow, deputy national statistician at the Office for National Statistics (ONS), said of the …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

UK coronavirus LIVE: Warning over second wave of winter deaths as face masks to become mandatory in shops in England: Prince Charles carries out first engagement in Wales since lockdown The Prince of Wales met staff at a travel and holiday business in Wales during his first engagement in the country since the …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Coronavirus: Economy ‘still a quarter below’ pre-crisis level in May: Official figures show the economy failed to regain much momentum in May – the second full month of the coronavirus lockdown.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook: Amidst all the panic over the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic we need to also plan for what happens AFTERWARDS. This group is a platform to share some positive suggestions about what we personally, as business, community leaders and politicians can do to ensure a better life for all ONCE this pandemic has ended. Post your suggestions and advice freely and with a better, faster recovery in mind.
Source: AFTER COVID-19

Eating Disorder Charity Sees 70% Increase In Calls For Help During Lockdown: The UK’s leading eating disorder charity has seen demand rocket by more than 70% through lockdown. Beat, which helps thousands of people nationwide, said it had seen a 72% increase in contact across …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Opinion: Decent broadband essential to recover from lockdown: This is a tiny step towards a more normal state of affairs as the coronavirus lockdown starts to ease. However, until there is a vaccine or effective treatment for the disease, we will continue to …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Driver is killed in single vehicle road collision in Cookstown: Inspector Irvine of the PSNI said: “The one-vehicle collision, which took place on the Lough Fea Road and involved a Mini Cooper, was reported at 12.45pm. “Officers, along with colleagues from …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

UK economic recovery was much slower than expected in May: The UK economy grew by just 1.8% in May as the country’s businesses began to reopen, signalling a slower-than-expected recovery.
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Nail salons are open – these are the new coronavirus guidelines: Businesses that require hands-on interaction with customers are at the highest risk of spreading Covid-19 Credit: Getty Images Beauty services, including manicures and pedicures, have been able to …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

Burglar jailed after stealing booze from Sunderland pub during lockdown: Michael Lee Hazard broke into the Toby Carvery at The Barnes, in Durham Road, Sunderland, and stole £1,000 worth of booze and electrical equipment. A court has now imprisoned him for 12 weeks after …
Source: “Coronavirus Lockdown” – BingNews.

CLICK HERE to join the AFTER COVID-19 group on Facebook and tell us what you have planned for AFTER the Coronavirus Lockdown.

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