LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) - Britain's economy now looks likely to sidestep recession entirely this year but deep-rooted problems like weak business investment will persist, the Confederation of British Industry trade body said on Monday.
Falling energy prices, the reopening of China's economy from COVID-19 restrictions and easing supply chain disruptions were the main reasons for the upgrade, the CBI said.
"It's also concerning that the UK is underperforming on many of the areas crucial to our long-term prosperity, such as business investment and trade intensity," he said.
The CBI does not expect business investment - a weak spot for Britain's economy since the Brexit vote of 2016 - to return to its pre-pandemic level before the end of next year.
"Making our business environment more attractive to firms at home and abroad must be front of mind in the months ahead," Paleja said.
Persons:
Alpesh Paleja, It's, Paleja, Andy Bruce, David Milliken
Organizations:
of British Industry, CBI, Organisation for Economic Co, Development, International Monetary Fund, Britain, Bank of England, Thomson
Locations:
COVID