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The BBC is Taking the Pulse of the UK economy and looking at how the recession is taking effect across the country. How are you being affected? The BBC is Taking the Pulse of the UK economy. How are you being affected?
Two-thirds of people across the UK know someone personally who has lost a job in the recession, a BBC poll has found.Two-thirds of people across the UK know someone personally who has lost a job in the recession, a BBC poll has found.
A further four in 10 fear losing their job in the current climate, the survey of 1,048 people by ComRes found.
But while concerns about employment may be increasing, most people believe the worst may be over - despite believing the economic situation remains tough.But while concerns about employment may be increasing, most people believe the worst may be over - despite believing the economic situation remains tough.
While 34% think things will worsen, 52% hold the view that the economy will not improve for a while yet. We want to hear your experiences. Are you seeing signs of recovery? Or do you think the recession is still biting? Add your comment using the link below the map.
We want to hear your experiences. Are you seeing signs of recovery? Or do you think the recession is still biting?
You can also have a go at describing in three words only what the first signs of economic recovery will be for you.You can also have a go at describing in three words only what the first signs of economic recovery will be for you.
   
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