GDP grew just 0.4% in October with economy expected to contract again due to November lockdowns

Britain’s economic recovery from the first wave of the Covid-19 had almost come to a standstill as fresh restrictions affecting the hospitality sector were imposed in the autumn, according to the latest official data.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that national output – or gross domestic product – rose by 0.4% in October.

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