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SMEs pessimistic on recession end
More than half of small business owners believe that the recession will continue well into next year, it has emerged. In research conducted by online communications company Amplify, 57% of SME...
Lead scientist warns of power blackouts
One of the country's leading scientists has warned that the UK risks blackouts by 2016 if it does not commit to finding new sources of electricity. And the choice lies between industrialising...
Call for increased lending as rate remains unchanged
The Bank of England has maintained the Bank rate at 0.5% for the seventh month, as the economy shows mixed signs of recovery. The move was widely expected, and is considered sensible by most...
Employment survey adds to cautious optimism
There was a slight growth in both permanent and temporary appointments during August, a monthly survey of recruitment agencies has revealed. And the Report on Jobs - jointly published by KPMG and...
Low-paid occupations 'worst hit by unemployment'
Low-paid occupations have seen the largest rise in unemployment over the past year, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said. In its Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) Claims by Occupation report, the TUC...
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