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Britain's banking sector is set for massive upheaval
Banking fire sale
© Clive Gee
Many analysts had expected the nation to rise out of recession
UK fails to lift gloom
© Channi Anand AP
An analysis of the last two years
Two years of turmoil
© Johnny Green
Some think inflation could boost the economy
Do we need inflation back?
© Chris Ison PA Wire
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  1. Would you risk putting your money overseas?
    1. Yes – there's no interest to be had in the UK and better returns abroad
      33%
    2. No – the risks of losing it are too high
      23%
    3. Maybe – it depends which market and how stable they are
      44%
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