BBCNEWS World Business Report July 6, 2024
by the effects of strikes by public sector workers. the office for national statistics said that a rise in construction activity had been offset by walkouts by teachers and civil servants. it follows a surprise 0.4% jump in economic growth injanuary — which brings the uk economy, finally, to a point where it is bigger than it was pre—pandemic. the value of sterling rose to its highest level since june of last year, with £1 getting you i dollar and twenty five cents. despite february's flatlining — the chancellor described the outlook as "brighter than expected". let's get more...