Interest rates left on hold
News Article 7 October 2004
The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold for the second month running.
Data points to upbeat economic outlook
Press Review 27 August 2004
The number of businesses operating at the start of 2003 was up by a record 200,000 on the previous year, upbeat figures revealed yesterday.
Upbeat outlook for economy
Press Review 9 August 2004
A survey by the Institute of Directors has found that business performance is at a three year high, with 72 per cent of those questioned saying their companies are doing well.
Figures show boost for manufacturing
Press Review 3 August 2004
Figures from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply have suggested that manufacturing companies are growing at the fastest place in almost a decade.
Hewitt defends manufacturing policy
News Article 15 July 2004
Patricia Hewitt has defended the government's policy on promoting the manufacturing sector.
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British business on the up
Press Review 16 April 2004
British business has enjoyed its best quarter for three years, according to the latest figures from the British Chambers of Commerce.
Maunfacturing 'strongest since 1999'
Press Review 3 February 2004
The latest data has shown the British manufacturing industry to be in its strongest state since 1999.
Manufacturing slump is over, says CBI
Press Review 28 January 2004
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