LITTLE-NOTICED in Gordon Brown’s speech was the boast that Britain is “the fifth-largest economy in the world”. Just as well. In December 2005 we were the fourth-largest.

by Tribune Web Editor
Sunday, October 7th, 2007

LITTLE-NOTICED in Gordon Brown’s speech was the boast that Britain is “the fifth-largest economy in the world”. Just as well. In December 2005 we were the fourth-largest.

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  • abev

    Ever heard of China? It’s getting quite big you know!

  • abev

    Ever heard of China? It’s getting quite big you know!