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UK economy already flatlining before coronavirus, figures reveal

Stagnation in services sector and winter drop in construction activity hit GDP growth

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The British economy went into reverse in February as GDP growth declined by 0.1%, even before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic that brought the country to a halt.

Analysts said the figures would bear little relation to those for March, which were likely to show a much steeper fall in activity and the economy entering a deep recession. On a three-month rolling basis, the economy grew by 0.1% between December and February.

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09/04/2020 - www.theguardian.com

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Culture Secretary slams TV station for promoting ‘lunatic conspiracy theories’ after David Icke coronavirus interview

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has called on broadcast watchdogs to take action against a TV station for allowing David Icke to promote “lunatic conspiracy theories” about the coronavirus pandemic.

09/04/2020 - www.politicshome.com

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Priti Patel in furious row with Yvette Cooper over attempts to quiz her on Home Office's coronavirus response

A furious row has erupted beween Priti Patel and Yvette Cooper over claims the Home Secretary has refused to appear before MPs to be quizzed on her department’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.

09/04/2020 - www.politicshome.com

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According to the Bank of England voting to leave the European Union has cost Britain more than £440 million a week in lost growth since the referendum.

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