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Economy
News stories on the economy and its impact on small business finance, funding and growth.
Get Britain Trading needs you
Forum of Private Businesses launches Get Britain Trading campaign for 2012 to raise awareness of SMEs contribution.
Manufacturing gains, but economy fragile
The latest data show that Q4 2009 showed some improvements for manufacturers, but concerns remain about a weak recovery in 2010.
Pre-Budget Report 2009 – small business reaction & impact
Alex Bellinger analyses the Pre-Budget Report’s impact on small businesses with updates and SME reaction – the good, the bad & the ugly.
Current inflation rate – October 2009
Consumer Prices Index rises, but economists warn against easing of quantitaive easing in the face of medium term inflationary forces.
Current inflation rate – September 09
As both retail and consumer price indexes fall again, could the UK be heading for a prolonged period of zero-rate inlation or deflation.
Recession end fragile says CBI
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) predicts the UK will emerge from recession, but dark clouds still loom.
Current Inflation Rate – July 2009
After several months of falls in both the CPI and RPI, July figures show declines in inflation have halted.
Death of a tradesman as customers squeeze life from business
42% of tradesmen fear their businesses may not survive to the end of the financial year.
Confidence returns to global economy
Finance professionals believe downturn has bottomed out, but trading conditions still tough.
Current Inflation Rate – June 2009
Latest CPI and RPI inflation figures raise deflation fears and calls for further active measures to counter recession.
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