UK heads towards double-dip recession as GDP falls 2.6%

November’s decline came after six consecutive months of growth, with a 0.6% improvement in October.

The UK economy is on track to head back into recession, according to ONS data. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA

The UK economy is on track to head back into recession as official figures showed that it fell in November after England was placed in lockdown for a second time.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said UK gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 2.6% month-on-month in November.