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GDP is estimated to have increased by 1.3% in Q4 2020

Douglas Grant, Director of Conister, comments GDP that is estimated to have increased by 1.3% in Q4 2020

UK GDP falls 2.9% in January 2021 amid third national lockdown

Douglas Grant, Director of Conister, comments on the UK economy shrinking by 2.9% in January 2021

UK unemployment rises to 5.1% in fourth quarter of 2020

Douglas Grant, Director of Conister, comments on the unemployment rate rises to Highest in almost five years

Inflation grew by 0.7 % in January, which surprised many given the levels of economic uncertainty the UK faces.

Douglas Grant, Director of Conister, comments on the UK inflation rising 0.7%

From October to December, the economy grew in total by 1%

Douglas Grant, Director of Conister, comments on rise in GDP over Quarter 4 2020.

Resolution Foundation warns UK Government on Creating ‘zombie’ firms

Douglas Grant, Director of Conister, responds saying BBLS and CBIlS have kept firms alive

Emergency loans threat to small business owners

Douglas Grant, Director of Conister comments on SME owners having £1.2 billion of personal liabilities linked to emergency Covid-19 loans.

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Unemployment rises to 5%

Douglas Grant, Director of Conister, provides comments on the announcement that unemployment has risen to 5%

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Industry warns worse is to come as the UK nears double-dip recession

Douglas Grant, Director of Conister, provides comments on the UK GDP that fell 2.6% in November’s second national lockdown.