Don't panic

2018-06-01T08:36:00

While the macroeconomic picture and wobbly domestic outlook do cause concern and create uncertainty, things are nowhere near as bad as they were a decade ago

Are you worried about the current uncertain economy and the impact on your future? Ten years since the most severe financial crash in a generation sent financial institutions and UK construction into a downward spiral, this week we look at its long-term impact and how it has changed the industry.

Many blame Brexit for the negative forecasts now being made for the UK economy, as well as struggling consumer spending and even the stagnating Chinese economy. Yes, these are concerns – but take a look at pages 28-30 and consider that 10 years ago things were a whole lot worse, with the economic picture resembling a horror movie.

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