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Poll: UK remains pessimistic on economic future
Poll: Enduring pessimism on economic prospects

By Peter Wozniak Nearly 60% of people in the UK expect bad economic times ahead, according to a survey of attitudes in 22 countries. The survey, by Globescan for the BBC World Service, showed that pessimism over the global economy continues to endure, despite encouraging growth predictions. There has been little change in attitude since… Read more »

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Bankers' bonuses and helping businesses with lending preoccupies Labour delegates
Bankers under fire at Labour conference

By Alex Stevenson Labour delegates are not holding back in attacking the bankers at the party’s first autumn conference in opposition for 14 years. Uncertainty about the party’s future direction following the election of Ed Miliband as the party’s leader is constraining senior figures in the party from speaking out. But frustration at the role… Read more »