As two-fifths of exports are shipped to the euro zone, recession there will drag down Britain's economy as well.

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The problems of fiscal deficits generally and Euro zone difficulties in particular are likely to act as a drag on business prospects for companies in the period ahead, especially if the growth markets are affected.

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