But things would have been far worse without the Chancellor's discounted meals - with 65% of growth in the service sector coming from the plan to offer people half-price food. (Image: PA)The ONS's deputy national statistician for economic statistics Jonathan Athow said: "The economy continued to recover in August but by less than in recent months. "There was strong growth in restaurants and accommodation due to the easing of lockdown rules, the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, and people choosing summer staycations. However, many other parts of the service sector recorded muted growth. There was some good news for the travel sector, though, with growth in camping and caravan holidays at its highest-ever level.

Source: Daily Mirror October 09, 2020 06:08 UTC