Do you think the worst of the (phoney) UK recession is over?
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Is the UK recession mostly over?
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Is the UK recession mostly over?
21Yes, the worst is behind us28.57%6No, the worst is yet to come66.67%14AndyW is worse4.76%1 -
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Can someone explain to me where the wealth in this country comes from ?Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostDo you think the worst of the (phoney) UK recession is over?
If we dont make anything any more ?
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We've become a nation of middlemenOriginally posted by EternalOptimist View PostCan someone explain to me where the wealth in this country comes from ?
If we dont make anything any more ?
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Most of it comes from a special electronic printing press located somewhere near Threadneedle StreetOriginally posted by EternalOptimist View PostCan someone explain to me where the wealth in this country comes from ?
If we dont make anything any more ?
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I noticed 3 news items yesterday. Lloyds laying off 100s of workers near Aylesbury, Borders to go under, Gordo stating he's encouraging more Chinese and Indian on-shoring.
Add in the fact that local councils up and down the country are making severe cuts, and that national government will have to make 10% cuts next year, and we're looking at a very grim future.
Luckily we have an economic genius in charge.
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The people who sell and fit furniture in the Job Centres are happy as so many people have been recruited by DWP this year to deal with the record number of Jobseekers.
The builders who fitted the new, much bigger counter in the Benefits Dept of the local council were probably glad of the work, too.
So, it's all growth round here.
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National Statistics released revised 3rd quarter GDP figures this morning that show a smaller decline than at first thought. The chances are that the fouth quarter will be positive and the recession may have finished last week.Comment
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Yeah, office outfitters to the the government are having a good time. I wonder who you have to bribe to get a contract.Originally posted by RichardCranium View PostThe people who sell and fit furniture in the Job Centres are happy as so many people have been recruited by DWP this year to deal with the record number of Jobseekers.
The builders who fitted the new, much bigger counter in the Benefits Dept of the local council were probably glad of the work, too.
So, it's all growth round here.
How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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