Johnson's future still in limbo; UK economy heads for another recession
Covid-19 crisis plus a combination of government mismanagement, wastage and imprudent borrowing are blamed
London
BRITAIN'S political and economic health has deteriorated in recent weeks, although the sterling and stock market indices are trading only a few percentage points below their 12-month highs.
As Prime Minister Boris Johnson uses all his fingers to plug the dykes to stave off the flood of resignation demands, the economy is suffering from the worst cost of living and economic crisis in 50 years.
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