UK recession expected to continue until spring amid Covid-19 surge

City says economic fightback is running out of steam as new restrictions are announced
Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBritain’s economy is heading for a prolonged recession lasting until next spring as the number of coronavirus infections climbs and tougher restrictions are introduced to contain the virus.As a Covid-19 second wave spreads and the government launches fresh measures to restrict business and social life, City economists warned that the fight