Chancellor Rishi Sunak giving daily coronavirus press briefing

The transcript discusses the UK's economic situation during a crisis, highlighting the resilience of the economy due to the hard work of British people and businesses. It mentions the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR) expectation of a temporary impact with a bounce back in growth. The government is actively responding to protect jobs, businesses, and households, ensuring a swift recovery as restrictions change. The OBR confirms that the government's policies are effective and that the situation would be worse without these actions.

What is the goal of the response as restrictions are changed?

What actions were taken to prevent a worse situation according to the OBR?