UK economy returns to growth thanks to holiday boom and GP visits

The UK economy unexpectedly returned to growth in May, fuelled by a boom in holiday bookings and a large rise in GP appointments.

by | 13 Jul, 2022

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.5% on the month, after a revised 0.2% decline in April. City economists had expected zero growth amid fears over the impact from the cost of living crisis.

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