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Portugal's Finance Minister Urges EU bailout
Portugal's Finance Minister Urges EU bailout07 Apr 2011  |  by Hannah M
Stricken Portuguese economy in desperate need of aid.

Crisis Hits Rich as Swiss Watch Sales Plunge
Crisis Hits Rich as Swiss Watch Sales Plunge29 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
A 25 percent drop in exports was marked by the Swiss trade body.

Route Planner Data Highlights 'Staycation' Popularity
Route Planner Data Highlights 'Staycation' Popularity29 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
People are taking pleasure trips in the UK rather than abroad to save money.

London School of Economics Criticises UK Downgrade
London School of Economics Criticises UK Downgrade26 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
The potential debt downgrade would make government borrowing harder - but is 'probably an overreaction' on behalf of the agency.

Falling Prices 'Won't Be A Good Thing'
Falling Prices 'Won't Be A Good Thing'22 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
Families' spending power would increase with deflation - but an actual rise in spending is unlikely, according to the CEBR.

USA AAA Rating 'Under Threat'
USA AAA Rating 'Under Threat'22 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
An esteemed bond fund manager has predicted a downgrade for the US, due to its large public debts run up in the recession.

Dire Public Finances Lead to Downgrade Threat
Dire Public Finances Lead to Downgrade Threat22 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
S&P has warned that the UK could lose its AAA rating for its sovereign debt.

Brown's 'Economic Vandalism' Attacked
Brown's 'Economic Vandalism' Attacked21 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
Raising income tax for rich Britons has raised hackles at the CBI.

Mopeds 'More Popular' in Recession
Mopeds 'More Popular' in Recession19 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
Fuel costs are leading many people to consider taking the radical step of trading in their cars.

Green shoots are 'Yellow Weeds', Dr Doom Says
Green shoots are 'Yellow Weeds', Dr Doom Says19 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
Economist Dr Nouriel Roubini remains downbeat about the likelihood of a rapid recovery.

New Bank Regulations Hinted at by FSA
New Bank Regulations Hinted at by FSA18 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
A greater focus on systemic risk in Britain's banks was also suggested by Hector Sants' speech.

IMF Chief Still Downbeat on Financial Crisis
IMF Chief Still Downbeat on Financial Crisis18 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
'Further tests' are ahead before the economy will start to recover again.

Falling Prices 'A Big Threat'
Falling Prices 'A Big Threat'15 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
'Spare capacity' has built up in the UK economy meaning that inflation risks are 'subdued', according to an economist.

Consumers Trust Financial Services 'More than NHS'
Consumers Trust Financial Services 'More than NHS'15 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
New research indicates that financial services institutions are more trusted by the general public than the likes of the NHS and the BBC.

MPs Claim Banker Pay Led to 'Recklessness'
MPs Claim Banker Pay Led to 'Recklessness'15 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
The City bonus culture was a major contributor to the financial crisis, according to the Treasury select committee.

Inflation Report Signals Continuing Price Rises
Inflation Report Signals Continuing Price Rises13 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
Consumer price rises will slow over the months to come, according to the new Inflation Report.

Minimum Wage Increase Announced
Minimum Wage Increase Announced12 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
The national minimum wage will be increased for all age groups in October this year, the government has announced.

Consumer Confidence Reaches Record Low
Consumer Confidence Reaches Record Low12 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
British Retail Consortium reveals job concerns are hitting consumer confidence.

Sterling Weakens on Quantitative Easing News
Sterling Weakens on Quantitative Easing News08 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
Pressure is being put on the pound due to policy actions from the Bank of England.

Harman Calls For 'More Women' at Banks
Harman Calls For 'More Women' at Banks07 May 2009  |  by Michael Ross
New laws could lead to a more powerful female presence in banks, Harriet Harman has said.

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