President Barack Obama has declared the H1N1 swine flu outbreak a national emergency in a proclamation made public on Saturday. Members of a group regarded as an 'organisation of concern’ by the Home Office has secured large government grants for schools , reports Andrew Gilligan. A poll by the Science Museum designed to convince the nation of the perils posed by climate change has backfired after being hijacked by sceptics. Watch BNP leader Nick Griffin on Question Time View BNP leader Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time and the protests outside BBC Television Centre. The huge impact of the economic turmoil on households in Britain has been revealed by new figures that show that household wealth in Britain fell by £844bn between 2007 and 2008. 24 Oct 2009 There was little doubt at the start of this recession that, contrary to Gordon Brown’s insistence, Britain was uniquely vulnerable to an extremely painful slowdown. 24 Oct 2009 Britain's economy overtaken by Italy for the first time in a decade and a half, as official figures show the longest recession ever. 23 Oct 2009 Luckily I didn't find a bookie to take my bet back in June that we'd see flat GDP figures in the third quarter. 23 Oct 2009 Telegraph View Britain may be "better placed" to pull itself out of recession – but it is no thanks to Alastair Darling or his Government 23 Oct 2009 Britain’s struggling high street chains have won a possible concession in their fight against Alistair Darling’s controversial decision to increase VAT on New Year’s Day. 23 Oct 2009 Britain's crippling debts have left in the country "last on the grid" to exit recession, compared with many other countries, according to economists. 23 Oct 2009 Mervyn King looks like he is finding it hard to win converts even within his own ranks. 23 Oct 2009 Britain is in its worst recession in modern history after the economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter. Angela Monaghan looks at the emergency measures still in place. 23 Oct 2009 A surprise drop in gross domestic product last quarter leaves Britain mired in its worst recession on record. 23 Oct 2009 Britain is now officially in its worst recession on record. So how does life feel for the country's thousands of small business owners? Guy Stagg spoke to three from across the UK. 23 Oct 2009 Britain is still in recession, official figures have indicated. Economists are shocked but how does Britain's financial state compare with the rest of the world? 23 Oct 2009 The drop in car production in Britain slowed in September, but it was not enough help drive the UK economy out of recession during the third quarter.Obama declares national emergency over swine flu
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UK households 'lost 13pc of wealth in one year'
Britain's economic vulnerability was always clear
Britain still in recession and overtaken by Italy
When the recovery finally comes, it must be made sustainable
Recession shows that enterprise must return to our neglected regions
High Street shops win concession on VAT increase
Recession: Why Britain has fared so badly
Bank regulator’s scalpel may lack needed precision
Emergency measures propping up economy
Britain's hopes of escaping recession dashed
Small business owners' view of the recession
Recession: how Britain compares with the rest of the world
UK car production slows, helped by scrappage plan
Sunday, 25 October 2009
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