UK 18-11-2008 CBI states recession will be tougher and longer In its revised economic forecast, the CBI predicts that the recession which started in the third quarter of 2008 will now run for most of 2009. The financial turmoil and… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #bank#Bank of England#GDP#recession#unemployment