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Thu, 24 Dec 09
Duration:
24 mins
Why consumer confidence in the festive period has improved in 40 per cent of our high streets compared with last year. How hotels have managed to ride the recession because of their global market. We also take a closer look at how banks have coped with the recession in Part 4 of our Turning the Corner Series. And finally, despite it being the season of good will, UK charities are losing out on a billion pounds this year because people are not donating in a tax-efficient way.
Wed, 23 Dec 09
Duration:
24 mins
As if 2009 hasn't already been tough enough for many retailers, sales in the run up to Christmas are now being badly hit by the dreadful weather. About 7 percent fewer people hit the streets on Saturday and Sunday compared to the previous year. We're approaching not just the end of another year, but also the end of a decade. And according to the advisory firm KPMG this decade could well go down as the "lost decade" for pensions.
Tue, 22 Dec 09
Duration:
25 mins
The CIPD annual public sector pay survey shows nearly 60 per cent of public sector workers are expecting a pay rise next year despite the state of the public finances. The Treasury Select Committee say action should be taken to stop people's credit records being harmed by searches made by borrowers when they apply for loans.
Mon, 21 Dec 09
Duration:
24 mins
The employers group the CBI unveils its latest quarterly forecast. British Retail Consortium says landlords still aren't letting tenants pay monthly. The Financial Services Authority has handed down almost 35 million pounds in fines during 2009.
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