The Second Lockdown Appears to be Less Damaging to UK Economy
As the country battles to get through the second wave of coronavirus infections, new data suggests that the restrictions currently in place are proving to be less damaging to the economy than the spring lockdown.
The Early Signs
A range of different indicators show us that economic activity has been less badly affected than during the earlier lockdown. These include the number of people going to work and the volume of heavy goods traffic around the country.