27/07/2011
Positive growth in the UK economy last quarter has led prime minister David Cameron to defiantly claim Britain is "becoming stronger", reports Wales Online.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show growth of 0.2 per cent between April and June; with year-on-year growth of 0.7 per cent.
The increased growth comes as "positive news" according to Cameron, who spoke at a visit to Working Links, a firm that specialises in getting people into work.
Cameron stated during the visit, cited by BBC News: "I think we should be positive because the economy is growing and Britain is growing and more people are in work than a year ago, our exports are up and that is positive news in our economy."
In addition, Cameron stated that while other countries struggle with debt, keeping on top of the economy and keeping interest rates lows will eventually lead to job creation, producing stronger growth.
Businesses keen to grow now can stimulate their growth by freeing up cash to invest back into job creation or expanding their firm, for example. Cash can easily be freed up through methods like sales finance.
The Prime Minister concluded by stating: "The point is you've got to have a Plan A you make work and that is what we're doing. For years there was no plan, the debts were mounting, the deficit was getting bigger and the government didn't have a clue what to do about it.
"You have a new government that's gripping it and that's why interest rates in Britain are low, that's why there are more people in work than a year ago and that's why our economy is growing," he added.
Ashley Curtis