Blair's boasts for UK economy are premature

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Politicians' claims about the strength of the UK economy are assessed. It is concluded that the UK only benefit from genuine economic strength if the Bank of England and global circumstances combine to stop a recession emerging. It is not yet clear whether this will really happen.

Author: King, Stephen
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001

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Horrible year of hangover and misplaced hope

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The world economy has suffered a generalized slowdown in 2001. There have been a number of reasons for this, including excessive investment in technology. The UK economy remains reasonably strong, but this will not persist unless the world economy begins to revive.

Author: King, Stephen
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
Analysis, Economic development

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The curious case of the two-direction economy

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The UK is experiencing a recession in the manufacturing sector, but house prices are also rising rapidly. The economy seems to be moving in two different directions, and this situation cannot be sustained in the long term.

Author: King, Stephen
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001

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