Lining up the West Midlands
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British manufacturers forecast rising orders and economic prosperity in the long term. The industrial Midlands of Britain however, have been hit hard by the recession. Increased investments, fewer strikes, European economic unity, and lower labor costs will contribute to the upturn.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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A brave face: British banks
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The British banking industry hoped that emergence from the recession would allow for partial recovery from many bad loans. The recession has lingered though, and demand for new loans has not picked up the slack. The outlook for the next few years is not good.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Rolling back the private sector
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Private schools and medical care in Britain are experiencing a sharp decline in business, as the recession is making the costs of their services unattractive. The rising number of insurance claims has become a burden to private insurance companies.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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