GDP grew 0.8% in May but remains 3.1% below pre-pandemic peak | Economic news

The economy grew 0.8% in May but remains 3.1% below its pre-pandemic peak, according to the Office for National Statistics.

That figure was just over half of the 1.5% growth predicted by economists, and it was also lower than the 2% growth seen in April, when restrictions were relaxed for non-essential retailers, hairdressers. , pubs and restaurants.