Developments in the UK Economy
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West Coast Rail Debacle 'Cost Taxpayers £50m'

West Coast Rail Debacle 'Cost Taxpayers £50m' | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
The collapse of the deal for who runs the West Coast main line rail service has cost the taxpayer almost £50m, it is claimed.
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Supply-side issues: Ratan Tata warns on UK competitiveness

Supply-side issues:  Ratan Tata warns on UK competitiveness | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it

Ratan Tata, head of the UK’s biggest industrial group, says that a stagnating economy, struggling supply chains and high costs are damaging the country’s competitiveness

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Making Sense Of Britain's Lopsided Recovery

Making Sense Of Britain's Lopsided Recovery | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
In a new three-part series, Sky News examines the economic vitality across Britain and the changing fortunes of the regions.
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Laffer Curve? Two-thirds of millionaires left Britain to avoid 50p tax rate

Laffer Curve? Two-thirds of millionaires left Britain to avoid 50p tax rate | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
Almost two-thirds of the country’s million-pound earners disappeared from Britain after the introduction of the 50p top rate of tax, figures have disclosed.
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Tax breaks on infrastructure would create thousands of jobs

Tax breaks on infrastructure would create thousands of jobs | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
Tax breaks on infrastructure investment could unlock thousands of jobs and provide a significant stimulus for capital expenditure, businesses have argued ahead of next month’s Autumn Statement.
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Aggregate Demand: Earnings rise less than inflation

Aggregate Demand: Earnings rise less than inflation | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
The average annual earnings of full-time workers in the UK rose by 1.4% to £26,500 in the year to April 2012, less than the 3.5% rise in inflation.
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Britain in nutrition recession as food prices rise and incomes shrink

Britain in nutrition recession as food prices rise and incomes shrink | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
Families filling up on high-fat processed foods as 900,000 fewer in two years manage 'five-a-day' fruit and vegetables...
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Airport capacity 'costs UK £14bn'

Airport capacity 'costs UK £14bn' | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
A lack of capacity at Heathrow is costing the UK economy £14bn a year in lost trade, according to a report published by the airport.
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UK unemployment continues to fall

UK unemployment continues to fall | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
Unemployment fell by 49,000 to 2.51 million between July and September, official figures show, due largely to a fall in the number of young people out of work.
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Figures suggest UK economic recovery is in doubt - Telegraph

Figures suggest UK economic recovery is in doubt - Telegraph | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
New data showing an increase in the inflation rate and rising unemployment will dampen optimism about recovery prospects economists are warning.
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Debt v deficit: What is the difference?

Debt v deficit: What is the difference? | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
Following the chancellor's announcement that he will miss his own targets for reducing the UK's debt, the BBC's Simon Gompertz explains the difference between 'debt' and 'deficit'.
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AD (Consumption): Household Spending Up But Families Get Less

AD (Consumption): Household Spending Up But Families Get Less | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
The average weekly spend rose by £10 last year - but in real terms spending fell, meaning households get less for their money.
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Bank of England fears that financial system needs more capital

Bank of England fears that financial system needs more capital | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
Bank's financial stability review calls on the FSA to conduct a 'proper valuation' of bank assets amid concerns that they are sitting on hidden losses...
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UK growth set to be pitifully weak – but better than France and Germany

UK growth set to be pitifully weak – but better than France and Germany | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
The OECD forecasts the UK will grow just 0.9% next year – but Germany is headed for 0.6% and France for 0.3%.
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The new maker rules

The new maker rules | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
“YOU can carry your own head in your hand,” enthuses Bre Pettis, inviting customers to try out a three-dimensional photo booth that will scan their head and then...
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Beyond the Credit Crunch: Britain's car industry pushes for lending to its suppliers

Beyond the Credit Crunch: Britain's car industry pushes for lending to its suppliers | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
Britain's car industry will bring together the country’s biggest lenders and the automotive supply chain on Wednesday in an attempt to boost lending and investment in the sector.
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Treasury 'must spend on building'

Treasury 'must spend on building' | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
The government should boost the UK economy by committing £1.5bn to backing major construction projects, says the CBI.
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UK risks triple-dip recession, Mervyn King warns

UK risks triple-dip recession, Mervyn King warns | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it
Persistently low growth will last until the next election, Bank of England governor warns as he cuts 2013 growth forecast to 1%...
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Bank predicts protracted recovery

Bank predicts protracted recovery | Developments in the UK Economy | Scoop.it

The Bank of England forecasts lower growth and a "slow and protracted" economic recovery

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