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Hand of reality

Tony Blair felt the hand of history on his shoulder. Following the spending review, there is a growing sense that the hand of the coalition is closing in on our wallets.

Opinion

What are we worth?

There's nothing like putting your own financial problems into perspective.

News

Economic Review

UK banks move back into profit and retail sales surpass expectations, but the media sector looks set for serious competition.

News

Regional gap broadens

The economic gulf between London and the rest of the UK widened during the credit crunch, official data reveals.

Opinion

Momentum is back

From the new blooms at the Chelsea flower show, to new brooms cleaning out government waste, this season appears ripe for growth and opportunity.

Opinion

Change in the air

Elections, like changing a CEO or bringing in a management consultancy or branding agency, create new opportunities, fresh momentum.

News

No fanfare for end of recession

Entrepreneurs and economists have responded coolly to an official growth estimate of 0.1 per cent for the fourth quarter of last year.

Opinion

Weathering the storm

Gross domestic product decreased by 0.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2009, making this the longest recession in 50 years. Marc Barber and Nick Britton speak to entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and financial experts to find out how confident they are of seeing a recovery in the UK next year.

News

Pay rises ‘to lag inflation’

Salaries in the private sector are unlikely to keep pace with inflation next year as employees’ motivation falls, claims a study.

News

Investor confidence improves

A majority of active investors plan to increase their exposure to the stock market over the coming months, according to research.

News

Economic Review

From electric cars to lower water bills, M&A gives a breakdown of the highs and lows of the UK economy in the last month

Opinion

We need to get real on debt

The UK no longer leads Europe in many things, but we do top the table when it comes to distressed companies.

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