Realistbear Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4705982.stm High energy prices 'dog UK firms' Firms says an early rate cut will ease the burden of high fuel prices Companies in the UK are being choked by high energy prices and expect to lay off workers in the next few months, business leaders warn. Small and medium sized firms have suffered a slowdown in domestic and overseas orders in the last quarter, according to a survey by the CBI. This has left employers less than optimistic about future prospects The VI's upbeat propaganda on the housing market is still claiming that solid employment prospects are "underpinning a boyant housing market." The CBI thinks not. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4623500.stm Jobless total at three-year high Fewer jobs were available during the three months to November The number of people out of work in the UK rose by 111,000 to a three-year high of 1.53 million in the three months to November, official figures have shown. Edited February 13, 2006 by Realistbear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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