Britain's double-dip recession is deeper than previously thought, after revised estimates showed a sharper decline in the economy in the first three months of 2012.

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Labour slams 'no-growth Government'

Labour today seized on figures showing a sharper decline in the economy in the first three months of the year to claim the coalition was a “no-growth Government with its head in the sand”.

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The British economy is even deeper in recession than first thought thanks to official figures showing that the construction industry suffered a lousy March.

Gloomy figures for building sector

Britain's slump back into recession was worse than first thought after statisticians slashed their estimate for construction output today.

Crunch vote for Bank over money printing

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Services sector shows some growth

Britain's double-dip recession was again called into question today as a survey revealed further growth in the powerhouse services sector.

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