UK GDP grew as much as 4.8% in the secondslotquarter after the government began to relax the lockdown measures Businesses that are not necessary for living can be opened again.

On August 12, 2021, the BBC news agency reported that The UK economy (GDP) grew by 4.8% in the second quarter (April-June) compared to the same period last year. after the official has relaxed the lockdown measures As a result, retail stores, restaurants and hotels have reopened.

This is different from the first quarter of the year. The country also issued strict lockdown measures. and causing GDP to contract by 1.6%. However, it is still lower than the Bank of England's forecast. The economy will grow by 5% at the same time, the UK economy. It is still 4.4% below pre-epidemic levels.

By last April The government eased the lockdown measures. Non-essential businesses such as fitness centers, barber shops, outdoor restaurants able to resume service again In addition, in May Indoor restaurants, pubs, as well as theaters, museums and cinemas. can come back to open the service again as well

Root Gregory, a senior UK economist, forecasts GDP will return to the same level as it did in February last year. Or before the Covid-19 epidemic within October, meanwhile, the expansion of the UK economy. It will surprise many economists as it has recovered with almost no "wounds" from the coronavirus.