2019-2021 UK economic growth mainly driven by tech and science sectors, with manufacturing and hospitality lagging.

Britain's economic growth over the past five years has been largely fueled by technology and science-based sectors, which accounted for nearly 90% of a 2.8% increase in GVA since 2019. In contrast, industries like hospitality and manufacturing have struggled. This uneven recovery poses challenges for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who aims to make the UK the fastest-growing economy in the G7, amid criticisms of the Conservative government's failure to address regional disparities.

September 29, 2024
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