UK Economy Grew by 7.5 percent in 2021 Despite December Omicron Impact

UK Economy Grew by 7.5 percent in 2021 Despite December Omicron Impact
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The UK economy rebounded in 2021 as gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7.5 percent following the easing of pandemic restrictions, according to official figures.

The growth, which exceeded projections by the Bank of England, nevertheless came after a 9.4 percent slump in the economy in 2020.