Britain is already in a recession with unemployment set to soar and business confidence and profits now at record lows, according to a report.
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Britain 'is already in recession'
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Business confidence declines further
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UK can have soft landing from credit crunch
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Recession in the US 'has arrived'
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Ken Clarke warns of 'double dip' recession
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We're still in a recession:
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Economic sentiment hits new lows
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Job market may have hit bottom
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French economy falls into recession
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Businesses upbeat on economic prospects
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ABB overcomes 'worst recession in memory'
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UK to avoid triple dip recession
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UK economy emerges from recession
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Economy slowing sharply:
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US banks braced for slump in profits
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Economy weaker than reported
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Bank of England: economic outlook may be brighter than expected