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OECD Predicts Continuing Recession in US09 Dec 2008 | by Michael Ross
America's central bank received praise from economists for its actions during the credit crunch so far...

Bleak Manufacturing Figures Forecast Deep Recession09 Dec 2008 | by Michael Ross
Mining and other industrial output has slumped, according to latest monthly figures.

Queen Orders End to Royals' Xmas 'Extravagance'08 Dec 2008 | by Michael Ross
Royal cutbacks have been made - and the monarch has also reportedly expressed concern about her repair bills.

Mandelson Issues 'No Blank Cheque' Warning to Firms08 Dec 2008 | by Michael Ross
The government will not give bailouts to companies with "no prospect of recovery", he said.

Armed Robbers Dressed in Drag Steal £70million of Diamonds05 Dec 2008 | by Charlotte Cardingham
Jewels worth £70million were taken from the Parisian branch of infamous jewelers Harry Winston during an armed raid.

Oil Price Drops Again on 'Relentless Negativity'05 Dec 2008 | by Michael Ross
Fears of the economic downturn have pushed prices below $44 - from their July high of $147.

Legal Fallout Could Follow Launch of Site that Lets Users Buy and Sell 'Second Hand' MP3s04 Dec 2008 | by Charlotte Cardingham
A new website is promising to create a legal online marketplace for digital music.

Anti-HBOS/Lloyds Merger Group Given Boost04 Dec 2008 | by Michael Ross
The MAG, consisting of aggrieved HBOS shareholders, has successfully fast-tracked its case.

Mandelson Rules Out Adopting Euro03 Dec 2008 | by Michael Ross
The business secretary denied that the government was planning to switch from the pound.

Markets Drop Again on Downturn Worries02 Dec 2008 | by Michael Ross
There were big falls on stock exchanges yesterday and overnight, with investor concerns about the recession mounting.

Mandelson Criticises Banks, Hints at Business Rescue Blueprint01 Dec 2008 | by Michael Ross
The government could offer further bailouts for industries, officials have suggested.

Defaqto Predicts Deflation, 1% Interest Rates

Defaqto Predicts Deflation and 1% Interest Rates28 Nov 2008 | by Michael Ross
The research firm has expressed concern over the state of the UK economy.

Woolworths Set for Administration27 Nov 2008 | by Michael Ross
The high street staple is to apply to the High Court to enter administration.

FSCP Criticises the FSA's Retail Distribution Review27 Nov 2008 | by Michael Ross
An expert has commented on the review's distinction between sales advice and independent advice in the financial services sector.

Shrinking Economy Confirmed by ONS26 Nov 2008 | by Michael Ross
The latest official figures have confirmed that the UK's economy shrunk in the third quarter of the year

FSA Updates on Retail Distribution Review25 Nov 2008 | by Michael Ross
A new statement on the review - which will impose big changes on advisers - was released today.

Banks Could Force Woolworths into Administration25 Nov 2008 | by Anthony J. Bounds
Things aren't looking too hopeful for the high street institution.

Most Complex Crisis Ever, HSBC Boss Claims25 Nov 2008 | by Michael Ross
Stephen Green also told business leaders that the financial system was facing its worst problems since 1929.

Consumers 'Using Business Social Networks' to Find IFAs24 Nov 2008 | by Michael Ross
New research has indicated that consumers are turning to business social networking sites to find help with their finances

Citigroup Rescue Announced by US Authorities24 Nov 2008 | by Michael Ross
One of the world's biggest banks is to get extra support from the government.