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.
Labour slams 'no-growth Government'
Thursday 24 May 2012
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”.
250,000 a year still migrate to UK
Thursday 24 May 2012
Net immigration to the UK remains above 250,000 a year despite a small fall since the coalition Government took over, according to the latest independent figures.
Rain dampens summer clothing sales
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Clothing retailers suffered their worst sales performance in nearly four years in April, official figures showed today, as heavy rain dampened demand for a new summer wardrobe.
Northern Ireland house prices slump by 10%
Tuesday 22 May 2012
House prices have slumped more than 10% in Northern Ireland over the last year and "lack any movement" in the rest of the UK, official figures showed today.
Inflation falls to 26-month low
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than two years last month, official figures showed today, as high street discounting took the pressure off household budgets.
Unemployment fall 'welcome news'
Wednesday 16 May 2012
The Government today welcomed a fall in unemployment and the number of dole claimants but admitted there were too many people in part-time jobs who wanted full-time work.
Improve the health and safety of your office with asset tags
Monday 14 May 2012
It’s important to remember that health and safety is something all businesses need to think seriously about, which is why companies like Seton provide asset tags which can help safeguard your belongings.
David Blanchflower: The recession deniers have gone strangely quiet this month
Monday 14 May 2012
Economic Outlook: We are in the slowest recovery for a century, with no end in sight
Alice Jones: Being outlandish is the name of the game
Saturday 12 May 2012
Outlandish names are no longer confined to the celebrity sphere
Recession gloom on building blow
Saturday 12 May 2012
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
Friday 11 May 2012
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
Sunday 06 May 2012
Services sector shows some growth
Thursday 03 May 2012
Britain's double-dip recession was again called into question today as a survey revealed further growth in the powerhouse services sector.
Why high-flyers are choosing to teach
Thursday 03 May 2012
Teaching careers have never been more sought-after, or as personally and financially rewarding for those who do them







