UK economy grows by 4.8% after lockdown rules eased

The economy rose in June to 1% as restrictions were eased (Picture: AFP via Getty)

The UK economy grew by 4.8% in the second quarter of 2021, and rose in June to 1% as lockdown restrictions were eased, the Office for National Statistics has said.

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