Demand for UK goods and services grows at fastest rate since 1990s
Record level of business confidence reported after reopening of the economy frees pent-up demand
The UK economy posted its strongest growth in business activity for more than two decades in May as shoppers rushed to the high street and the lifting of lockdown measures accelerated Britain’s economic recovery.
The rebound in the manufacturing and services sectors followed a return to pre-pandemic levels of retail sales in April, according to figures published on Friday.



