Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom
Map showing real GDP growth rates in 2020, as projected by the IMF
DateMarch 2020 – May 2023
TypeGlobal recession
CauseCOVID-19 pandemic-induced market instability and lockdown
Outcome
Volume sales, seasonally adjusted, Great Britain, February 2020 to October 2020

The economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on the United Kingdom has been largely disruptive. It has adversely affected travel, financial markets, employment, a number of industries, and shipping.