Not much progress over the last 30 years then, according to research
CBI
CBI improves economic outlook for 2012
Flat growth for the year means recovery is some way off yet
CBI claims British SMEs seeking expanding workforce
Bank lending hits lowest level for six years
Government unveils SME lending plans
Funding Lending Scheme aims to get businesses moving again
Quarter of London firms set to slash IT budgets as Eurozone anxieties remain
Despite increased optimism in the capital, IT still constrained
UK economic growth cut as Eurozone woes continue
Consumer, business confidence takes a further knocking
