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Chancellor George Osborne has delivered his 2013 budget. Here are some of the key points.
Manufactured goods in Scotland grew by 0.8 percent during the third quarter of 2012, mainly due to growth in the food and drink sector.
The British job market has received a boost after a survey suggested that more firms were looking to hire people than let them go.
New figures released today by the British Retail Consortium (MRC) have seen the poorest sales performance since May and 1.6 percent lower than the same month last year.
Business secretary blames export markets and energy price hikes for a potential economic relapse.
Household spending has slumped to a new two year low. The fragility of consumer spending, even before the full of effects of public spending cuts have been felt, means an imminent rise in interest rates is unlikely.
For the first time in five months, retail inflation slowed down but sharp prices hikes are expected after the new year.
Inflation has been pushed up to a four month high due to higher petrol prices.
Fears over the prospect of unemployment have dented consumer confidence, a new survey has revealed.