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<p><strong>On 30 November, the Government published ‘Analysis of the health, economic
and social effects of COVID-19 and the approach to tiering’: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/939876/Analysis_of_the_health_economic_and_social_effects_of_COVID-19_and_the_approach_to_tiering_FINAL__SofS_.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/939876/Analysis_of_the_health_economic_and_social_effects_of_COVID-19_and_the_approach_to_tiering_FINAL__SofS_.pdf</a>.
As stated in this analysis, it is not possible to forecast the precise economic impact
of a specific change to a specific restriction with confidence, but it is clear that
restrictions to contain COVID-19 have had major impacts on the economy and public
finances. </strong></p><p><strong>The Government understands that this is a very challenging
time for the UK’s retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors, and recognises that these
sectors have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The Government continues
to collect evidence on the impact of the pandemic on these sectors and on the economy
as a whole and is working with businesses and trade groups to inform its efforts to
support these businesses.</strong></p>
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