The boss of one of the UK’s biggest business bodies has said economic times remain tough despite news that the country might have avoided slipping into recession.
East Midlands Chamber chief executive Scott Knowles spoke as the Office for National Statistics reported the UK economy unexpectedly grew in November – albeit at a rate of just 0.1 per cent.
Experts at the ONS said the slight rise was supported by the technology sector and a strong showing by pubs and bars amid a boost from the winter World Cup in Qatar.
