Recession risk casts dour outlook in Britain (The Globe and Mail)

Story date: 2008-07-11 05:50:45
Added on: 2008-07-11 22:27:24

LONDON — Ten years ago, Britain tried to talk itself into a recession – and failed. The worry is that it might succeed this time.


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