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Page last updated at 10:55 GMT, Friday, 23 October 2009 11:55 UK

Tough times for London businesses

It was hoped to be the day the recession officially ended but the growth in the UK's economy that was expected to be revealed on Friday failed to materialise.

Businesses and shops across the capital are facing a tough battle to keep afloat as public spending continues to waiver.

BBC London 94.9's Alison Freeman meets the owner of Don Matteo's Deli on Upper Street, Islington, to find out how he is coping.

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