The Covid-19 Lockdown Has Led...

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The Covid-19 Lockdown Has Led To The Economy Officially Entering Recession

03:25 7 Sep 2020

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GDP fell by a record 6% in the second quarter of 2020

That's according to the CSO.

April, May and June also saw consumer spending drop by a fifth.

While the construction, hotel and restaurant sectors suffered hits of more than 30%.

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