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20 Nov 2008 10:49AM - Channel 4 News

Retail sales fell by 0.1 per cent in October, defying expectations of a bigger drop, according to figures released today.

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US carmakers call for bailout »

The heads of the three biggest car makers in the US appear before congress to plead for a huge bailout to save them from bankruptcy, reports Keme Nzerem.


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Siobhan Kennedy explains what deflation is and how it could affect the economy.

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With Britain heading into recession, David Cameron drops the Tory party's pledge to match government spending.


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