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Most Britons Predict Triple Dip Recession - Ipsos Mori Poll
Ipsos Mori poll shows pessimism over UK economy alive and well among Britons.
Treasury's Twice-Yearly Budgets Create Uncertainty for Business - MPs
Treasury Select Committee says Autumn Statement has become second full budget but should just be review.
UK Stock Surge Continues as Pound Bears Brunt of 'Triple Dip' Concern
FTSE 100 passes 6,300 mark for the first time since May of 2008 as pound falls to 14-month low against the euro.
George Osborne: Triple-Dip Won't Change Government's Fiscal Strategy
Chancellor Osborne insists austerity is only way to recover public finances despite prospect of intensified downturn in UK economy.
New Bank Boss Prioritises Growth
Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney says stimulus measures must remain in place to take UK economy out of danger zone.
European Shares Extend Gains as Investor Sentiment Builds Bullish Case
European banks repay nearly a third of emergency ECB loans after German business sentiment rises for a third consecutive month
UK Economy: A Three-Way Bet to Avoid a Triple Dip
David Cameron, George Osborne and Mervyn King have placed an all-in bet on Britain's economic future, says IBTimes Business Editor Martin Baccardax.
Triple-Dip Recession Ahoy? Analysts React to Q4 UK GDP Slump
ONS preliminary data shows -0.3 percent contraction of UK economy in fourth quarter of 2012.
UK Economy Contracts 0.3% in Final Quarter of 2012
Triple-dip recession looms as ONS preliminary data says UK economy contracted 0.3 percent in 2012's fourth quarter.
Mark Carney: My BoE Governorship Will Be Transparent And Inclusive
Incoming governor reassures after ex-MPC member Adam Posen attacks Mervyn King's dominance in monetary policymaking.
Bank of England Minutes Reveal End May Be Near for QE
Monetary Policy Committee meeting showing preference for Funding for Lending Scheme to stimulate UK economy.
European Stocks Edge Up on US Corporate Earnings Optimism
Traders positive as technology majors Google and IBM post better-than-expected quarterly results.
UK Business Lending Drops by £4bn
Bank of England's Trends in Lending report blames lack of demand, not credit availability, for fall in three months to November.
'Low Growth Landscape' for UK Economy - E&Y ITEM Club
Ernst & Young predicting just 0.9 percent growth in 2013 for UK economy.
UK Households More Optimistic on Finances in January
The Markit Household Finance Index for January indicates overall improvement in house finances rather than deterioration.
UK Economy Set for Sharp Fourth Quarter Slump After Limp December Retail Sales
Consumer demand remains elusive as investors turn on sterling amid bets of a new round of support from the Bank of England.
Goldman Sachs' Bankers Bonus Tax Dodge 'Depressing' - BoE's Mervyn King
Sir Mervyn King tells MPs Goldman Sachs' delay of bonus payments until after tax drop "clumsy and lacking in care".
UK Inflation Sticks at 2.7% in December
ONS reports third successive month of UK CPI inflation at 2.7 percent.
UK House Prices Stable in December And to Rise 2% in 2013
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors forecasts pick-up in prices.
Bank of England: We'll Use Capital Buffer Tools to Prevent Credit Bubbles
Draft policy for FPC outlines focus on capital requirement powers to stop credit bubble.
European Stocks Edge Up on Japan Stimulus
Markets upbeat as Japan announces fresh stimulus measures while Chinese economic outlook remains strong.
European Stocks Advance on Dovish Central Banks and Solid Earnings
Britain's FTSE 100 holds near May 2008 high as Tesco Christmas sales figures boost benchmark.
National Statistician: Keep RPI to Please Index-Linked Gilt Investors
ONS will maintain RPI, sending UK 10-year inflation-linked gilts to record low.
European Stocks Gain on China Trade Data Ahead of Central Banks Meet
Markets positive as China trade surplus data boost hopes of economic recovery ahead of European Central Bank and Bank of England policy meets.
European Stocks Pick Up as US Earning Season Kicks Off
Markets gain as traders look past eurozone concerns to the US corporate earnings season
UK Economy: Slow Recovery in 2013 as Business Shows Resilience - BCC
Quarterly Economic Survey from British Chambers of Commerce shows "progress" in UK economy.
European Stocks Slip as Traders Focus on US Earnings and Eurozone
Eurozone back in limelight as Chancellor Angela Merkel and PM Antonis Samaras to review Greek reform progress.
UK House Prices 'Broadly Stable' in 2013 - Halifax
Halifax index reports -0.3 percent fall in UK house prices across 2012 despite double-dip recession.
UK Mortgage Approvals Near 12-Month High In November, Bank of England Says
High street banks increase consumer credit and approve more new home loans as Funding for Lending scheme gains traction.
PIMCO's Gross: Inflation Dragons Lurk in the Cave of Quantitative Easing
Founder of the world's biggest bond fund rounds on "essentially costless" money-printing in his monthly Investment Outlook column.