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bank notes - the UK economy is still shrinking; though less than expected
25th November 2009 UK economy 'shrinking less than estimated'
The latest official figures confirm that the UK economy continued to shrink between July and September. However, the rate at which it contracted in the third quarter is slightly less than...
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown - SMEs need access to credit, the PM said, proposing to look into creating a new fund
24th November 2009 PM proposes fund to help SMEs grow
Gordon Brown has acknowledged the need to provide SMEs with improved access to finance, target="_blank"by proposing a fund to help small businesses grow. The prime minister's pledge to look into...
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ducks in the middle of Cockermouth town center - business owners and residents are returning to the area after freak flooding
23rd November 2009 Flood-hit Cockermouth business owners return
Businesses in Cockermouth are picking up the pieces today as owners return to flood-affected areas. Around 900 businesses and residents were taking in the damage to their properties in the town...
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Patron handing over money at a bar - illustrating news article: Pub food sales remain stable through recession
20th November 2009 Pub food sales remain stable through recession
The majority of pubs have seen food sales remain stable or even rise over the past year, according to The Publican's annual Food Report. Some 43% of pubs surveyed said that their food sales had...
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the Queen in full regalia - business groups have broadly welcomed measures in the Queen's Speech
19th November 2009 Policy needed, not rhetoric, says FSB
Business groups have reacted to measures set out in the Queen's Speech, which address issues ranging from banking to the importance of the digital economy. The Financial Services Bill is one of...
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