An analysis of recent evidence that the UK economy may experience a double-dip recession

1. Risks of a Double-Dip Recession for the UK economy

2. Mervyn King predicts choppy times ahead We are facing a difficult time ahead with a slow and prolonged adjustment to the consequences of the banking and financial crisis Mervyn King, May 2011

3. Growth is slowing down

4. Growth slower, prices higher and unemployment rising – not good

5. What could cause a double-dip?

6. Consumer confidence on the wane

7. Many people expect unemployment to rise in the next year

8. And there are fewer jobs available for those out of work

9. Retail sales have sagged

10. Real disposable income is falling

11. Savers continue to be hit hard by negative real interest rates

12. Business investment dipping again

13. The UK mortgage market remains subdued

14. Few new houses are being built and many lost jobs in building trades

15. Even with inflation > 4%, interest rates set to stay low

16. The squeeze on state spending is coming in over the next 3 years

17. A rising tax burden will cut disposable incomes and domestic demand

18. Can the UK’s export industries provide a kick-start to a faltering economy?

19. Growth for a selection of EU countries

20. Stimulating demand and jobs

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