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For many years the British economy has relied on consumer spending for its growth. However, a study by leading accountancy firm Ernst and Young notes that consumers- ordinary people like you and me- are ‘cashed out’; we have spent too much money and we are tired of being in debt. The study predicts that over the next decade the British economy will be driven by exports, with sales to China being of particular importance. If this is the case, how will it affect the jobs we do, and who will benefit the most? (more…)