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Bosses give stark warning on UK economy

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Bosses give stark warning on UK economy - The economy is at 'serious risk' of sliding into recession within months, according to a business survey today



Bosses give stark warning on UK economy  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
The economy is at 'serious risk' of sliding into recession within months, according to a business survey today
'No quick fix' as Persimmon axes 1100  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Builder Persimmon confirmed it has axed 1100 jobs as it fights the worst slump in the housing market for 30 years
Market report: Tuesday latest  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
12.00Bradford & Bingley remained unloved, unwanted and alone today as shares in the former building society crashed for the third day running
Alert on recession sparks plunge in shares  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
London shares tumbled today hitting their lowest level for almost three years as the City became convinced that the UK economy can no longer avoid recession
Boris reverses £25 gas-guzzler charge  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Boris Johnson has axed plans to charge gas-guzzlers £25 to drive in the congestion charge zone
A purge on malls to protect high streets  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
A shake-up of planning laws designed to curb out-of-town retail parks will safeguard the character of our high streets, it was claimed yesterday
Brussels moves to cut VAT bills  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
The cost of dining out, haircuts, home improvements and child-minding could tumble under ambitious proposals by Brussels to slash VAT
G8 Summit makes Brown food call hard to swallow  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Having on Sunday called for prudence and thrift in our kitchens, Gordon Brown last night sat down with other G8 leaders to tuck into an 18-course banquet
Supermarkets urged to bin BOGOFs  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Supermarkets are under pressure to end BOGOF deals amid claims they encourage shoppers to waste food
Rail users 'don't get value for money'  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Only 40% of rail passengers think their journeys are value for money and most are less satisfied with train companies, a survey shows
High Street retailers come under pressure  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Grim prospects for the High Street were highlighted yesterday when analysts took their red pens to a trio of retailers
Biofuels 'to drive up food prices by 20%'  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
The dash for biofuels will send food prices soaring, drive millions into poverty and may raise greenhouse gas emissions, a report has found
Nationwide puts block on cash Isa transfers  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Tens of thousands of cash Isa transfers at Nationwide have ground to a halt due to a backlog
M&S set for worst revolt in its history  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Marks & Spencer faces the worst investor revolt in its history, as shareholders fight the decision to promote Sir Stuart Rose to executive chairman
Banks rake in £2.5bn overdraft fees profit  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Banks are making £2.5bn profit a year by charging customers who dip into unauthorised overdrafts
Tracking down stocks that yield value  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
UK in denial on housing, says 'prophet of fear'  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Slump signal from industry  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Midas share tips: Imperial, Antrim  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]
Hetherington: Scottish Life & Nationwide  [07/08/2008 01:17 PM]