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11/01/09


The UK base rate has been cut by the bank of England to 1.5%, the lowest in its history. It is hoped this will alleviate the slump in the economy, with GDP falling 1.5% in the last quarter of 2008.


02/01/09


Oil prices have begun to climb again after falling to $40 a barrel in December 2008. Oil production had been cut by Opec in the last quarter of 2008, although this seemed to have little immediate impact on price. The recent gains reflect a return of confidence in the wider economic outlook, with some commentators suggesting that normal activity will resume by the second half of 2009.


09/01/09

 A poll conducted by Leverage Partnership has shown that 38% of industry professionals questioned consider training and development to be their top priority for 2009. As competition for roles increases among candidates, keeping abreast of new innovation is seen as the best way to stay secure in the marketplace.

 

07.10.2008

The leading online journal has warned that major financial institutions and other large organisations run the risk of falling foul of compliance regulations by failing to achive data in accordance with legislation.

03.10.2008


A highly placed source within a major UK based bank has warned that a new raft of compliance legislation is expected be hastily drawn up in the wake of last weeks £500bn bail-out for the banks.

01.10.2008


Further interest rate cuts are expected after this weekends meeting of the G7 leaders following continued volatility on the financial markets last week.

 
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