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UK economic growth accelerated in April as lockdown eased

The UK economy gathered momentum and grew at the fastest pace in nine months in April on a boost from the reopening of hospitality and entertainment sector. Shops and restaurants serving outdoors were back in business after months of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Gross domestic product rose 2.3 per cent from March, despite unexpected declines in manufacturing and construction, according to data released by the country's statistics office. In a sign that Britain is emerging from the long shadow of pandemic, surveys indicate businesses are preparing to step up investment and households are