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'Every weapon' fighting recession

The UK economy went into recession at the end of last year, official figures are likely to confirm. Prime Minister Gordon Brown discusses what more the government is doing to alleviate pressure on small businesses and families. When being asked about "boom and bust", he says the current situation is "totally different from inflation-led problems of the past".

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