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Key quotes as UK economic optimism dims

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Churches across Scotland play their part in protecting the environment by becoming eco-congregations.

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Chancellor Alistair Darling says the UK is facing the worst economic crisis in 60 years and warns of a “profound” downturn.

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Buy-to-let specialist Bradford & Bingley reports a half-year loss of £26.7m after being hit by the credit crunch.

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Troubled airline Alitalia seeks bankruptcy protection as it tries to agree a deal to ensure its survival.

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Hundreds of travellers are stranded and tens of thousands lose bookings after the budget airline Zoom collapses.

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The main UK banks have been told by the Office of Fair Trading that their overdraft charges are probably unfair.

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Two more energy firms, Scottish Power and Npower, say they will raise prices, blaming more expensive wholesale costs.

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What happens to customers now airline has failed?

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US consumer spending rose by just 0.2% in July as the effects of a government stimulus package wore off.

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