21 February 2013 Last updated at 06:38 ET
Robert Peston, Business editor Article written by Robert Peston Business editor

My absence

Please forgive my radio silence.

I have been a bit unwell, and recovery has been slow and meandering. I would hope to be back here during the course of March.

Robert Peston, Business editor Article written by Robert Peston Robert Peston Business editor

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