The economy

UK economy fared worse than feared in Q1

ONS revises down its previous estimate by 0.2%.

House sales fell by 50% in May 2020

46,230 homes sold as COVID-19 restrictions impact the housing market.

UK economy fell by a fifth in April

Unparalleled figures recorded as a result of lockdown.

Calls grow to extend support for the self-employed

Bodies issue collective plea as SEISS nears the end.

Coronavirus loans’ bill passes £22bn

£14bn paid out in first two weeks of bounce-back loans.

Govt. clarifies guidance on returning to work

New guides for eight different lines of work.

Parliament mulls statutory self-employed pay

Extension to the coronavirus bill could be imminent.

Interest rates slashed to a 325-year low

Govt. set to announce wage subsidy package.

Govt. provides £330bn lifeline to businesses

Measures introduced to stem coronavirus impact.

Economy stagnant in early 2020

Latest GDP figures released.

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